Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Brainerd, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Brainerd

$929/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brainerd is $929 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $970 less per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brainerd

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brainerd rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brainerd, MN

Average rent prices in Brainerd have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brainerd, MN

Rent prices in Brainerd vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brainerd is $824, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Brainerd run $765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,060.

Listings

Studio

$799

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$900

31%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,130

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,650

9%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,650

10%

55%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,130

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

55%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brainerd, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brainerd, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brainerd and Cambridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brainerd

Median rent price$929
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,770
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brainerd, MN is 47% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, MN.

Discover rentals in Brainerd, MN

1509 norwood - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1509 norwood

1509 Norwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401

2 beds

1 bath

$895

2 bedroom apartment. Includes all utilities! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2 bedroom apartment. Includes all utilities!

605 Nw 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

2 beds

1 bath

$960

South Haven 916 Building - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

South Haven 916 Building

916 S 8th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

1001 W Laurel St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brainerd

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Frequently asked questions for Brainerd, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Brainerd rental market.

How much is rent in Brainerd?

The average rent in Brainerd is $929 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brainerd?

Average rent prices in Brainerd have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Brainerd rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brainerd is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $970 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brainerd?

To comfortably afford rent in Brainerd, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Brainerd