
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia Hts, MN from $600 (48 Rentals)
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Peregrine

Gateway Northeast

Monroe Village Senior Apartments

Hook and Ladder Apartments

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Timber & Tie

The Marshall

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Quarry Place

Jax Apartments
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Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments

Equinox

Stonehouse Square

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N&E

Gauvette Park Apartments

Grand Central Flats

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The Laker

New Boston Square
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The Legends at Silver Lake

The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living

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Ratio

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Bottineau on the River

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The Julia

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The Grain Belt

The Landings at Silver Lake Village

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Frances

The Ruby
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732 Polk St NE

1000 Main Street

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Lucille

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Tyler Street Stacks

1701 NE 2nd St

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Canvas Apartments

3725 Stinson

Stinson Heights Apartments
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347 24th Ave NE

4857 5th St NE

2208 NE 2nd St

1908 NE Jackson St

Central Commons

1500 W Broadway
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Columbia Hts, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Hts?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Hts Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $1,050 | $1,774 |
| Columbia Hts 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $691 | $2,474 |
| Columbia Hts 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $823 | $3,574 |
| Columbia Hts 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $945 | $3,874 |
| Columbia Hts 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,048 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Columbia Hts Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia Hts, MN is a Studio unit found at Gateway Northeast in the Waite Park neighborhood priced from $816. 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 Hts apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Northeast | 0C | Studio,1BA | $816 |
| 4060-4100 4th St NE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Timber & Tie | Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Jax Apartments | Schultz | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Equinox | Aurora II | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 1700/10 Johnson St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| N&E | Compass | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Stonehouse Square | 2 bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Gauvette Park Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Grand Central Flats | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Hts, MN and Nearby
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Hts area is the $1.61 price per square foot Van Gogh Model at Canvas Apartments in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $1,731. The second greatest value Columbia Hts apartment is the 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Model at Stonehouse Square starting at $1,339 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Waite Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Hts apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Canvas Apartments | Van Gogh | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Stonehouse Square | 2 bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Gauvette Park Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Legends at Silver Lake | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| New Boston Square | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 1700/10 Johnson St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Equinox | Alton | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Grand Central Flats | One Bedroom - B (Modified) | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 4060-4100 4th St NE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Hts Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Hts?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Hts is at Gateway Northeast listed at $816.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Hts Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Hts Apartment is $900 at 4060-4100 4th St NE.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Hts Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Hts is starting from $1,200 at 1700/10 Johnson St.
What is the most affordable Columbia Hts Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Hts Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living and starts from $1,643.
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