Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN from $333 (132 Rentals)

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$966 - $3,180

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Base Rent$858 - $3,072
Required Monthly Fees$108

Total Monthly Price$966 - $3,180
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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909 Gould Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Grand Central Flats
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$1,431 - $2,036

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Base Rent$1,365 - $1,970
Required Monthly Fees$66

Total Monthly Price$1,431 - $2,036
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Grand Central Flats

4729 Grand Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3940 Peters Pl
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3940 Peters Pl

3940 Peters PlColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Stinson Heights Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stinson Heights Apartments

3806-3816 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3915 Lookout Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

3915 Lookout Place

3915 Lookout Pl NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3826 Stinson Blvd NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3826 Stinson Blvd NE

3826 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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South Fridley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Fridley Apartments

1050 52nd Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Parkview Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Villa

965 40th Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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The Col
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Col

800 42 Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Central Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Commons

4422 Central Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Rose 8 Estates
$925 - $1,380

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Base Rent$925 - $1,380

Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,380
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rose 8 Estates

3050 Old Highway 8Roseville, MN 55113
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New Brighton Apartments
$995 - $1,400

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Base Rent$995 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Brighton Apartments

1370 7th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Highcrest Manor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,025 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,025 - $1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highcrest Manor Apartments

3605 37th Ave NESt. Anthony, MN 55421
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Windsor South Apartments
$1,029 - $1,789

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Base Rent$1,025 - $1,785
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Windsor South Apartments

2280 Silver Ln NENew Brighton, MN 55112
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Pike Lake Apartments
$1,066 - $1,460

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Base Rent$1,066 - $1,460

Total Monthly Price$1,066 - $1,460
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Pike Lake Apartments

2050 14th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Northeast Villas
Rent Specials
$1,069 - $2,264

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,065 - $2,260
Required Monthly Fees$4

Total Monthly Price$1,069 - $2,264
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

Northeast Villas

5290 3rd St NEFridley, MN 55421
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Garden Grove Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,083 - $1,433

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,075 - $1,425
Required Monthly Fees$8

Total Monthly Price$1,083 - $1,433
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garden Grove Apartments

730 5th St SWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Silver Lake
Rent Specials
$1,099 - $2,679

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095 - $2,675
Required Monthly Fees$4

Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $2,679
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Silver Lake

2310 Silver LnNew Brighton, MN 55112
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117 Mississippi Pl
$1,100 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

117 Mississippi Pl

117 Mississippi PlMinneapolis, MN 55432
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$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4628 Tyler St NE

MinneapolisMN55421

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Riverwood 6425
$1,149

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Base Rent$1,149

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12 Month Lease Term
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Riverwood 6425

6425 Willow LnBrooklyn Center, MN 55430
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Jax Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,175 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,175 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,175 - $2,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6

Jax Apartments

2333 Jackson St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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property at 962 29th Ave NE
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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962 29th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
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Moore Lake Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,185 - $1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,185 - $1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $1,425
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Moore Lake Apartments

5701 Central Ave NEFridley, MN 55432
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Sage Park
$1,195 - $2,045

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Base Rent$1,195 - $2,045

Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $2,045
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Sage Park

900 County Road D WNew Brighton, MN 55112
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property at 3153 Old Hwy 8
$1,199

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Base Rent$1,199

Total Monthly Price$1,199
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3153 Old Hwy 8

MinneapolisMN55418
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689 Lowry Ave NE
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

689 Lowry Ave NE

689 Lowry Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Equinox
Rent Specials
$1,200 - $1,865

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,865

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,865
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Equinox

2808 Silver Ln NESt. Anthony, MN 55421
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Silver Oaks Court
$1,200 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200 - $1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15

Silver Oaks Court

2657 Rice Creek RdNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Diamond Eight Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,241 - $1,436

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,395
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Diamond Eight Terrace

3200 Diamond Eight TerSt. Anthony, MN 55421
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M Street Flats
$1,245

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Base Rent$1,235
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

M Street Flats

5475-5495 Main St NEFridley, MN 55421
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Axle Apartments
$1,258 - $3,213

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Base Rent$1,258 - $3,213

Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Axle Apartments

6530 University Ave NEFridley, MN 55432
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The Cielo Apartments
$1,289 - $3,741

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Base Rent$1,289 - $3,741

Total Monthly Price$1,289 - $3,741
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Cielo Apartments

6051 University AveFridley, MN 55432
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Huxley Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,299 - $2,699

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Base Rent$1,299 - $2,699

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $2,699
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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River Road East
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Road East

6540-6550 E River RdFridley, MN 55432
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia Heights, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bottineau Commons and Lofts in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $333. Fremont 3600 in the Shingle Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bottineau Commons and Lofts2BR-MAR2BR,1BA$333
Fremont 3600Fremont 3600 - 15Studio,1BA$795
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
Peters Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Plaza ApartmentsRankinStudio,1BA$938
RatioQuantum : Co-LivingStudio,1BA$970
New Brighton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Windsor South ApartmentsBridgewayStudio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BA Model at 1070 Grandview Court in the in the Hidden Oaks neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1411 26th Ave NE Model at 1411 26th Ave NE, Unit duplex 2nd floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Waite Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1070 Grandview Court3BR/3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$0.94
1411 26th Ave NE, Unit duplex 2nd floor1411 26th Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.13
Georgetown Park of Brooklyn Center3 BR Townhome - Updated Kitchen & Floor3BR,1.5BA$1.52
New Brighton View2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.37
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
River Road EastTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Col1 Bedroom - 11BR,1BA$1.53
Fremont 3619Fremont 3619 - 52BR,1BA$1.34
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Columbia Heights Overview

Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a beautiful area located in Anoka County, Minnesota. The town is considered to be a suburb of Minneapolis. There are many people who are looking for apartments in Columbia Heights because of the job opportunities and low cost of living. If you are interested in Columbia Heights apartments, learn more about this beautiful city below.

Why live in Columbia Heights, MN?

There are several reasons why so many people choose to live in Columbia Heights. First, it is relatively close to Minneapolis, giving you access to a healthy job market. Second, the cost of living is lower than it is in Minneapolis. Finally, the weather is also beautiful, and the air is also clean. The school system is also strong in the area. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights is at Fremont 3600 listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment is $873 at Oak Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights is starting from $333 at Bottineau Commons and Lofts.

What is the most affordable Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highcrest Manor Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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