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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 Ratio in the Audubon Park neighborhood priced from $823. Oak Hills Apartments in the Hidden Oaks 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
RatioQuantum : Co-LivingStudio,1BA$823
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
New Brighton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Central Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$898
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900

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

As of June 12, 2025 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 Audubon Park neighborhood starting from $1,917. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2 BR Model at New Brighton View starting at $1,375 with a $1.30 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.
Columbia Court3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.46
New Brighton View2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.30
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$1.46
BramantesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Sage ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.46
Riverwood Estates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Central Avenue Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 397 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $823 to $4,592. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,195 to $3,300.

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 $1,195 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,293.

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 $1,580 to $4,592, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,797 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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