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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Apartments

19830 Forest RdForest Lake, MN 55025
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20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Columbus, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood priced from $900. Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR,1BA$900
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 6-01Studio,1BA$1,040
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,110
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-B2BR,1BA$1,197
Forest Park II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,202
956 Place ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,225
Carriage Oaks Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,229
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ CommunityPine1BR,2BA$1,245
Lexi ApartmentsMeadow1BR,1BA$1,267

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.57 price per square foot Laguna Model at Mill Pond Apartments in the in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Geneva Model at Springwood Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mill Pond ApartmentsLaguna3BR,1BA$1.57
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.50
Birchview ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.50
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.11
Northbrook ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.47
Westminster ApartmentsMajesty2BR,1BA$1.44
956 Place ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, Large 2 bed, 1 bath.2BR,1BA$1.17
Cottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.48
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-A2BR,1BA$1.50

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29 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Arbor View Apartments listed at $1,040.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $900 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $1,100 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakridge Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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