Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Brainerd, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Brainerd

$1,105/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brainerd is $1,105 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $840 less per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brainerd

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brainerd rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Brainerd run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,035.

Listings

Studio

$1,385

12%

69%

1 bedroom

$1,275

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,035

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,400

5%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,600

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

69%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

9%

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$1,105
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brainerd, MN is 38% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Cambridge

$1,775

Flat
Last year
Glenwood

$1,375

increased by4%
Last year
Isanti

$1,590

increased by9%
Last year
Milaca

$1,045

N/A
Last year
Park Rapids

$1,082

increased by20%
Last year
Pine City

$1,270

increased by73%
Last year

Discover rentals in Brainerd, MN

715 Oak St. - Remmick - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

715 Oak St. - Remmick

715 Oak St, Brainerd, MN 56401

2 beds

1 bath

$820

Apartment for rent

1120 Pine St - Pulju - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.6

Very good

1120 Pine St - Pulju

1120 Pine St, Brainerd, MN 56401

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

305 1st Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brainerd

House for rent

17193 Lisa Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Brainerd

House 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 $1,105 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brainerd?

Average rent prices in Brainerd have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Brainerd rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brainerd is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brainerd?

Based on our current listings, 26% of Brainerd rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 8 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 31 units.

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).

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Houses for rent in Brainerd

1424 Norwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1021 Anabec St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
17193 Lisa Ln, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
18139 Skye Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1819 1/2 Norwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1311 8th Ave Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
16576 County Road 3, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1701 Maple St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
507 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
713 Sw 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1016 Se 12th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
215 Chippewa St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
2414 Greenwood St Sw, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
305 1st Ave Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1115 6th Ave Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
921 4th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1005 Ivy St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
13160 Prairie Ridge Ct Sw, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1409 1/2 Norwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
1802 Pine St, Brainerd, MN 56401, USA