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956 Place Apartments
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956 Place Apartments

956 12th 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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2 Bedroom Apartments

Headwaters Landing

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. Westview Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,110
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Arbor View ApartmentsOne Bedroom 3-011BR,1BA$1,165
Village PlazaStudio nowStudio,1BA$1,175
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Lexington Lofts Apartment CommunityIvyStudio,1BA$1,220
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ CommunityPine1BR,2BA$1,245
Carriage Oaks Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby

As of August 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.55 price per square foot Sibley I Model at North Bay at the Lakes in the in the Johnsville neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Two Bedrooms Two Bathroom Split Model at JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTS starting at $1,845 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Victor Gardens 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.
North Bay at the LakesSibley I2BR,1.5BA$1.55
JACK PINE PLACE APARTMENTSTwo Bedrooms Two Bathroom Split2BR,2BA$1.60
The Legends of Blaine 55+Two Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.63
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.11
Oakridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.41
Westminster ApartmentsMajesty2BR,1BA$1.43
Forest Lake NorthShore Apartments LLC (1167)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
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$1.55
Forest Park II Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35

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9 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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29 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

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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