North Star Apartments Public Housing Brainerd, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
North Star Apartments is a Public Housing community in Brainerd, MN with 203 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
203
total units
99%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 E River Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,890/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,857/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at North Star Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 410 E River Rd, Brainerd; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Court LIHTC | Baxter | 3.4 km |
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| White Oak Estates of Baxter Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 4.3 km |
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| Sprucewood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 6 km |
| Grand Oaks Court Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baxter | 6 km |
| Grand Oaks Townhomes LIHTC | Baxter | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does North Star Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at North Star Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $399/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at North Star Apartments?
Contact the management office at 410 E River Rd in Brainerd. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.