Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Brainerd, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brainerd
$995/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Brainerd is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brainerd
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Brainerd run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,035.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,385 | 2% | 43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 10% | 79% | |
2 bedroom | $1,035 |  8% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 34% | 61% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 13% | - |
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 | $895 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,575 | 29% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
79%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
61%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
13%
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
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
29%
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
49%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brainerd, MN is 44% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,780
15%$995
30%$1,553
21%$1,000
$1,105
48%$1,995
207%$1,575
23%$1,160
5%$1,475
6%$1,200
1%$875
1%$950
20%Discover rentals in Brainerd, MN
5d+ ago
416 D St Ne, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1120 Pine St, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
916 S 8th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$1,110
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
House for rent
3d ago
623 28th St Se, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
4d ago
14935 Wonderland Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
2 baths
$1,575
House for rent
4d ago
14935 Wonderland Park Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
802 Quince St, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
608 Norwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brainerd
2 beds
1 bath
$1,110
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
House for rent
4d ago
1120 Pine St, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brainerd
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
House for rent
2d ago
2500 Hillcrest Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
623 28th St Se, Brainerd, MN 56401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
16576 County Road 3, Brainerd, MN 56401
Studio
1 bath
$999
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 $995 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brainerd?
Average rent prices in Brainerd have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Brainerd rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brainerd is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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 $40,000/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).