Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN from $800 (13 Rentals)

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property at 574 37th Ave NE

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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574 37th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs

574 37th Ave NE
MinneapolisMN55421
property at 4126 N Girard Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4126 N Girard Ave

MinneapolisMN55412

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property at 347 24th Ave NE

$1,445

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$1,445

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$1,445

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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347 24th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 4718 N Aldrich Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4718 N Aldrich Ave

MinneapolisMN55430
property at 1908 NE Jackson St

$1,499

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$1,499

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1908 NE Jackson St

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 1826 NE Jackson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1826 NE Jackson St

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 1416 39th Ave NE

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1416 39th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55421

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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 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
Pike Lake ApartmentsEmeraldStudio,1BA$990
New Brighton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

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

As of February 22, 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
Georgetown Park of Brooklyn Center3 BD Townhome - Updated Flooring3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Bottineau Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.32
BramantesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit2539 Quincy St NE1BR,1BA$1.48
Sage ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.53
River Road EastOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 396 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $873 to $3,599. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $800 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 $800 to $5,288 with an average monthly rent of $2,028.

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 $1,512 to $3,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $2,795. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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