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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Air conditioning
  • Modern design
  • Updated amenities
  • Newly remodeled apartment

Location

217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
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Management

Pueringer Investments

Leasing office

(218) 838-1793

Property Overview

The Lofts features a prime location with a modern design and newly remodeled apartments, complemented by excellent amenities. With a strong Zumper expert rating of 7.9 and outstanding ratings for price, amenities, and location, it presents a competitive option for renters. Additionally, its proximity to top-rated schools enhances its appeal, making it an attractive choice for those seeking quality living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
The Lofts is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$595 /mo1 unit availableIntroducing a newly remodeled 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown Brainerd, MN. This cozy apartment features a modern design with updated amenities, including air conditioning for your comfort. Located in a secured building, you can enjoy peace of mind in your new home. With the convenience of being in Downtown Brainerd, you'll have easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a newly remodeled apartment in a prime location. This unit does not have windows.

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Amenities for The Lofts

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningWater

Appliances

MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Controlled BuildingSewer

Services

Garbage
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About The Lofts

HomeApartments in Brainerd The Lofts

Introducing a newly remodeled 1 bedroom apartment in the heart of Downtown Brainerd, MN. This cozy apartment features a modern design with updated amenities, including air conditioning for your comfort. Located in a secured building, you can enjoy peace of mind in your new home. With the convenience of being in Downtown Brainerd, you'll have easy access to local shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a newly remodeled apartment in a prime location. This unit does not have windows.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
The Lofts is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Lofts
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, The Lofts is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Lofts goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled building. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Lofts receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Lofts is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Lofts does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Lofts provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Brainerd

1-bedroom apartments at The Lofts cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Brainerd.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Brainerd
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$695
November 2025$695

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$23,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $23,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $595.
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Schools near The Lofts

Lincoln Education Center

400 quince st

brainerd, MN, 56401

3-12Public

Riverside Elementary School

220 3rd st nw

brainerd, MN, 56401

PK, K-4Public
C+

Brainerd Early Childhood Special Education

5546 fairview rd

baxter, MN, 56425

PKPublic
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Getting around Brainerd near 217 S 7th St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 217 S 7th St, Brainerd

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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