Cheap Homes for Rent near Columbia Heights, MN from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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property at 1520 23rd Ave NW

$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1520 23rd Ave NW

New BrightonMN55112
property at 1601 N Innsbruck Dr

$1,025 - $1,300

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$1,025

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$1,025

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

1601 N Innsbruck Dr

FridleyMN55432
property at 2113 5th St NE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

2113 5th St NE

MinneapolisMN55418

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property at 3347 Emerson Ave N

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3347 Emerson Ave N

MinneapolisMN55412
property at 4126 Madison St NE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4126 Madison St NE, Unit 1

4126 Madison St NE
MinneapolisMN55421
property at 4615 N Colfax Ave

$1,549

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$1,549

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4615 N Colfax Ave

MinneapolisMN55412

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property at 1939 Fillmore St NE

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

1939 Fillmore St NE, Unit Lower

1939 Fillmore St NE
MinneapolisMN55418
property at 4653 Bryant Ave N

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4653 Bryant Ave N, Unit 1

4653 Bryant Ave N
MinneapolisMN55412
property at 3547 Main St NE

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3547 Main St NE

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 2005 NE Taylor St

$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2005 NE Taylor St

MinneapolisMN55418
property at 2424 5th Street NE

$1,600 - $2,200

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$1,600 - $2,200

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2 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

Available Sep 1

2424 5th Street NE

MinneapolisMN55418

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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 2 Beds unit found at Bottineau Commons and Lofts in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $333. 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-MAR2BR,1BA$333
Fremont 3600Fremont 3600 - 15Studio,1BA$795
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Plaza ApartmentsRankinStudio,1BA$938

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

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot Three Bedroom - A Model at Grand Central Flats in the in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,003. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Monet Model at Canvas Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
Grand Central FlatsThree Bedroom - A3BR,2BA$1.42
Canvas ApartmentsMonet2BR,2BA$1.59
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$1.57
Highcrest Manor ApartmentsOne bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Rose 8 Estates1 bed1BR,1BA$1.50
River Road EastOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Peters Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.58
Fremont 3600Fremont 3600 - 15Studio ,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 399 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $280 to $3,714. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $5,288 with an average monthly rent of $2,218.

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 $3,714, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,595.

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