Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Brainerd, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brainerd
$1,137/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Brainerd is $1,137 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $762 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brainerd
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brainerd rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brainerd, MN
Average rent prices in Brainerd have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $999, whereas a house costs $1,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Brainerd run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,130.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $774 |  1% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 20% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,130 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 11% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $3,295 | 2% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brainerd, MN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $999 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,622 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$774
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brainerd, MN.
Apartments
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
6%
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
40%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brainerd, MN is 24% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,017
6%$900
23%$964
16%Discover rentals in Brainerd, MN
1d ago
12383 State Highway 210, Brainerd, MN 56401
3 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$930
House for rent
2d ago
922 Broadway St, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
501 3rd Ave Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
16576 County Road 3, Brainerd, MN 56401
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
3d ago
2100 Breilly Ct, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,449
Apartment for rent
1d ago
14935 Wonderland Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
14935 Wonderland Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brainerd
5 beds
2 baths
$2,545
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Brainerd
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12383 State Highway 210, Brainerd, MN 56401
3 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
501 3rd Ave Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
14935 Wonderland Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
922 Broadway St, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Brainerd
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
2d ago
616 Front St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,137 per month as of September 5, 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 3% since last year.
How does Brainerd rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brainerd is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $762 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 $46,000/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).