Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN from $800 (92 Rentals)

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3940 Peters Pl
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3940 Peters Pl

3940 Peters PlColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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South Fridley Apartments
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South Fridley Apartments

1050 52nd Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Stinson Heights Apartments
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Stinson Heights Apartments

3806-3816 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3826 Stinson Blvd NE
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3826 Stinson Blvd NE

3826 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Parkview Villa
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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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Pike Lake Apartments
$980 - $1,395
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Pike Lake Apartments

2050 14th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Highcrest Manor Apartments
$1,025 - $1,275
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Highcrest Manor Apartments

3605 37th Ave NESt. Anthony, MN 55421
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$1,195

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property at 962 29th Ave NE

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962 29th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 4201 3rd St NE

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4201 3rd St NE

MinneapolisMN55421

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$1,250

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1000 Peters Pl

MinneapolisMN55421
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Huxley Apartments
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$1,300 - $2,465
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Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia Heights, MN is a Studio unit found at Gateway Northeast in the Waite Park neighborhood priced from $816. Oak Hills Apartments in the Highview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Northeast0CStudio,1BA$816
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
New Brighton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
River Road EastOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Georgetown on the RiverOne Bedroom 11B1BR,1BA$1,030
The Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
BramantesOne Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1,100
Silver LakeCentralStudio,1BA$1,124
KAH Properties - 350 Building1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1810 Ulysses St NE Model at 1810 Ulysses St NE in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Columbia Court starting at $1,917 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Audubon 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.
1810 Ulysses St NE1810 Ulysses St NE2BR,1BA$1.37
Columbia Court3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.46
4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N4225 Emerson Ave N2BR,1BA$1.44
Bottineau Commons2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.39
BramantesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
New Brighton View2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.38
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Silver Oaks Court Apartments2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.40
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit2539 Quincy St NE1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 Gateway Northeast listed at $816.

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 $988 at Oak Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living and starts from $1,512.

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