Cheap Apartments for Rent near Columbus, MN from $995 (56 Rentals)

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Village Plaza
$995 - $2,295
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$995 - $2,295

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$995 - $2,295
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village Plaza

33 Village PkyCircle Pines, MN 55014
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Forest Creek
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$1,195 - $2,495
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$1,195 - $2,495

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Forest Creek

19948 Headwaters Blvd NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Oak Hills Manor
$1,245 - $1,545
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$1,245 - $1,545

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$1,245 - $1,545
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oak Hills Manor

820 Civic Heights DrCircle Pines, MN 55014
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956 Place Apartments
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$1,263 - $1,283
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$1,259 - $1,279
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956 Place Apartments

956 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Kilkenny Court
$1,270
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$1,264
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$6

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$1,270
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Kilkenny Court

1440 4th St SEForest Lake, MN 55025
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Alpine Apartments
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$1,299 - $1,349
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$1,299 - $1,349

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Alpine Apartments

219 3rd Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Carriage Oaks Apartments
$1,364 - $1,989
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$1,364 - $1,989

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$1,364 - $1,989
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Carriage Oaks Apartments

12373 Oak Park Blvd NEBlaine, MN 55434
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property at 1006 12th St SW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1006 12th St SW

Forest LakeMN55025
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The Legends of Blaine 55+
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$1,425 - $1,976
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$1,425 - $1,976

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$1,425 - $1,976
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The Legends of Blaine 55+

10826 NE Austin StBlaine, MN 55449
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Gateway Green Apartments
$1,441 - $1,920
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$1,429 - $1,908
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$1,441 - $1,920
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway Green Apartments

4626 Wyngate BlvdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Northbrook Apartments
$1,466
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$1,454
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$12

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$1,466
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 5

Northbrook Apartments

957 7th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Greystone Apartments
$1,470
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$1,458
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$12

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$1,470
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greystone Apartments

655 12th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Lexi Apartments
$1,474 - $2,237
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$1,410 - $2,173
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Lexi Apartments

10717 Austin St NEBlaine, MN 55449
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Mill Pond Apartments
$1,518 - $1,859
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$1,506 - $1,847
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$12

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$1,518 - $1,859
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mill Pond Apartments

525 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Springwood Apartments
$1,526 - $1,603
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$1,514 - $1,591
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$12

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$1,526 - $1,603
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Springwood Apartments

912 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Emberwood
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$1,588 - $5,502
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$1,588 - $5,502

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Emberwood

12664 Central Ave NEBlaine, MN 55434
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Encore Apartments
$1,641 - $2,193
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$1,629 - $2,181
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$12

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$1,641 - $2,193
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Encore Apartments

1081 SW Fourth StForest Lake, MN 55025
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Birchview Apartments
$1,645
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$1,633
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$12

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$1,645
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2

Birchview Apartments

1777 10th St SEForest Lake, MN 55025
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Legacy Pointe Apartments
$1,806 - $1,807
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$1,794 - $1,795
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$12

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$1,806 - $1,807
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Pointe Apartments

290 9th Ave SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Risor of Blaine
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$1,935 - $2,392
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$1,935 - $2,392

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Risor of Blaine

370 125th Ave NEBlaine, MN 55434
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844 4th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 4th St SW

844 4th St SWForest Lake, MN 55025
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Forest Oak Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Apartments

19830 Forest RdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Headwaters Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Headwaters Landing

20041 Fitzgerald Trl NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Fitzgerald Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fitzgerald Flats

19951 Headwaters Blvd NForest Lake, MN 55025
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Alpine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Apartments

231 4th Ave NWForest Lake, MN 55025
property at 6063 Ash St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6063 Ash St

HugoMN55038

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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 Arbor View Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood priced from $1,099. Autumn Hills Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsOne Bedroom 3-011BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,140
Forest Parks II Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
Oakridge ApartmentsWonderful 2BR in Peaceful Location 30 minutes f...2BR,1BA$1,237
Oak Hills Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,245
956 Place ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,263
Alpine Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,299
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom H2BR,1BA$1,299
Lexington Lofts Apartment CommunityIvyStudio,1BA$1,360
Carriage Oaks Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.36 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 $1,800. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Lakewood starting at $1,907 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Finn Farm 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.
The Legends of Blaine 55+Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible)3BR,2BA$1.36
Lakewood3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
East Bethel VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Springwood ApartmentsBellevue3BR,1BA$1.51
Greystone ApartmentsTahoe3BR,1BA$1.44
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom H2BR,1BA$1.34
Westminster ApartmentsElizabeth2BR,1BA$1.50
956 Place ApartmentsSmall 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Oakridge ApartmentsWonderful 2BR in Peaceful Location 30 minutes f...2BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Lexington Lofts Apartment Community listed at $1,360.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $1,099 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 $1,140 at Autumn Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greystone Apartments and starts from $1,470.

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