Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 1601 N Innsbruck Dr

$995 - $1,750

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1601 N Innsbruck Dr

FridleyMN55432
property at 677 Lowry Ave NE

$1,250 - $2,100

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$1,250 - $2,100

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2 To 4 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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677 Lowry Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 347 24th Ave NE

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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347 24th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 4001-4003 N Bryant Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4001-4003 N Bryant Ave

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 1908 NE Jackson St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1908 NE Jackson St

MinneapolisMN55418

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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

Available Jun 15

4638 Camden Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 233 26th Ave NE

$1,545

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$1,545

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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233 26th Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418
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 4538 Colfax Ave N

$1,599

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$1,599

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4538 Colfax Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412

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property at 3547 Main St NE

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

3547 Main St NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 3547 Main St NE

$1,650

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$1,650

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3547 Main St NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 1307 22ND AVE NE

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1307 22ND AVE NE, Unit 2

1307 22ND AVE NE
MinneapolisMN55418

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Columbia Heights, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia Heights, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Hills Apartments in the Highview neighborhood priced from $873. 4060-4100 4th St NE in the Waite Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Plaza ApartmentsSilverwood1BR,1BA$1,008
Riverwood EstatesOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,009
Rose 8 Estates1 bed1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4225 Emerson Ave N Model at 4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom 21A Model at Sage Park starting at $1,355 with a $1.32 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.
4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N4225 Emerson Ave N2BR,1BA$1.33
Sage ParkTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1.5BA$1.32
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Georgetown on the RiverTwo Bedroom 21C2BR,1BA$1.54
BramantesOne Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1.33
Riverwood EstatesTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.56
1221 29th Avenue Northeast, Unit #21221 29th Avenue Northeast1BR,1BA$1.50
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Plaza ApartmentsSilverwood1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 406 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $873 to $3,799. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $995 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 $995 to $5,288 with an average monthly rent of $2,042.

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 $1,400 to $3,799, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,545 to $3,285. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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