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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOak Hills Manor - Ages 55+
820 Civic Heights DrCircle Pines, MN 55014
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Village Plaza
33 Village PkyCircle Pines, MN 55014
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArbor View Apartments
407 11th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$995 - $1,230
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1Autumn Hills Apartments
706 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,150
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForest Park II Apartments LLC
1001 7th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,197 - $1,540
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakridge Apartments
6023 E Viking BlvdWyoming, MN 55092
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$1,239
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$1,239
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924 4th St SW, Unit 208
924 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLexington Lofts Apartment Community
9001 Griggs AveLexington, MN 55014
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWestview Apartments
680 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,299
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAlpine Apartments
231 4th Ave NWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,307 - $1,858
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Westminster Apartments
12861 Central Ave NEBlaine, MN 55434
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$1,375
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community
101 Willow Pond TrlLino Lakes, MN 55014
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Lexi Apartments
10717 Austin St NEBlaine, MN 55449
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Encore Apartments
1081 SW Fourth StForest Lake, MN 55025
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026Arbor West Apartments
4631 Rosemary WayHugo, MN 55038
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Legacy Pointe Apartments
290 9th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,435 - $1,841
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$1,435 - $1,841
Gateway Green Apartments
4626 Wyngate BlvdForest Lake, MN 55025
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSeven Pines Apartments
1243 11th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Carriage Oaks Apartments
12373 Oak Park Blvd NEBlaine, MN 55434
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Springwood Apartments
912 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Greystone Apartments
655 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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$1,466
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Northbrook Apartments
957 7th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTimber Ridge
4777 19th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Emberwood
12664 Central Ave NEBlaine, MN 55434
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Timber Ridge North & South Buildings
22500 Everton Ave NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Columbus, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,252 | $975 | $1,590 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $900 | $2,346 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,100 | $3,065 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,230 | $3,595 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $2,295 | $3,808 |
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Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MN is a Studio unit found at Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $990. Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arbor View Apartments | Efficiency 6-01 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, Large 2 bed, 1 bath. | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Forest Park II Apartments LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Village Plaza | Studio now | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom-A | 2BR,1BA | $1,197 |
| Alpine Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Lexington Lofts Apartment Community | Maven | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Lexi Apartments | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,394 |
| Encore Apartments | Skye | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby
As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.49 price per square foot Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible) Model at The Legends of Blaine 55+ in the in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood starting from $1,973. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Napa Model at Legacy Pointe Apartments starting at $1,807 with a $1.72 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Legends of Blaine 55+ | Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible) | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Legacy Pointe Apartments | Napa | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Springwood Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Greystone Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Northbrook Apartments | Tahoe | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, Large 2 bed, 1 bath. | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Forest Park II Apartments LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Oakridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Alpine Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 924 4th St SW, Unit 208 | 924 4th St SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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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 $990.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $1,165 at Arbor View Apartments.
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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