Rent in Brainerd, MN
A 2-bedroom in Brainerd, MN (ZIP 56401) typically rents for about $998 a month, with a range of $998–$1,172. Owner-occupied homes in Crow Wing County pay about 0.74% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 | $665–$816 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $657 | $657–$899 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $998 | $998–$1,172 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,073 | $1,073–$1,407 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,469 | $1,469–$1,609 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Brainerd ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brainerd, MN?
- About $998 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $998–$1,172. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brainerd, MN?
- About $657 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $657–$899. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brainerd, MN?
- About $1,073 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,073–$1,407. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brainerd, MN?
- About $665 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $665–$816. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brainerd, MN?
- About $1,469 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,469–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Brainerd, MN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Crow Wing County pay a typical 0.74% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Brainerd rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).