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property at 614 NE 20th Ave

$1,307

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614 NE 20th Ave

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 4638 Camden Ave N

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4638 Camden Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412

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property at 4350 Girard Ave N

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4350 Girard Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 3547 Main St NE

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3547 Main St NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 3547 Main St NE

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3547 Main St NE

MinneapolisMN55418

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property at 4615 N Colfax Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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4615 N Colfax Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 2523 Grand St NE #2

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2523 Grand St NE #2, Unit Level 1

2523 Grand St NE #2
MinneapolisMN55418
property at 427 19th Ave NE

$1,675

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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427 19th Ave NE, Unit 1

427 19th Ave NE
MinneapolisMN55418

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property at 4540 Tyler St NE

$1,695

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4540 Tyler St NE

MinneapolisMN55421

Columbia Heights, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $280. 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-D-MARI2BR,1BA$280
Fremont 3600Fremont 3600 - 15Studio,1BA$795
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Rose 8 Estates1 bed efficiency1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN and Nearby

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Columbia Court in the in the Waite Park neighborhood starting from $1,917. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 4225 Emerson Ave N Model at 4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Shingle Creek 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.
Columbia Court3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.46
4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N4225 Emerson Ave N2BR,1BA$1.33
New Brighton View2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.06
3052 California St NE, Unit 13052 California St NE1BR,1BA$1.34
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Diamond Eight TerraceThe Sapphire2BR,1BA$1.52
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Riverwood 64251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Fremont 3619Fremont 3619 - 21BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 400 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $280 to $3,309. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,199 to $5,288.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,199 to $5,288 with an average monthly rent of $2,268.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia Heights range from $1,600 to $3,309, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,675 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,195.

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