Cheap Homes for Rent near Columbus, MN from $1,600 (13 Rentals)

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property at 169 Skyline Dr

$1,904

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$1,904

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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169 Skyline Dr

St. PaulMN55127
property at 1831 Andover Blvd NW

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1831 Andover Blvd NW

AndoverMN55304
property at 1875 Bluestem Ln

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

1875 Bluestem Ln

ShoreviewMN55126

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property at 137 Skyline Dr

$2,009

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$2,009

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$2,009

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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137 Skyline Dr

St. PaulMN55127
property at 2229 Oriole Ave

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2229 Oriole Ave

New BrightonMN55112
property at 11163 4th St NE

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11163 4th St NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 11401 5th St NE

$2,130

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$2,130

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11401 5th St NE

BlaineMN55434
property at 431 Egret Blvd NW

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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431 Egret Blvd NW

MinneapolisMN55448

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property at 11424 Hanson Blvd NW

$2,200

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$2,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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11424 Hanson Blvd NW

Coon RapidsMN55433

Columbus, MN Local Guide

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 $981. Chauncey Barett Gardens "After 55 Community" in the Victor Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor View ApartmentsStudio 6-01Studio,1BA$981
Chauncey Barett Gardens "After 55 Community"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
956 Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,129
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1,140
Forest Parks II Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.50 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 $1,976. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bedroom Model at Fitzgerald Flats starting at $1,560 with a $1.28 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.
The Legends of Blaine 55+Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible)3BR,2BA$1.50
Fitzgerald FlatsThree Bedroom, Two Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.28
Legacy Pointe ApartmentsLaguna3BR,1BA$1.59
East Bethel VillageTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.51
Autumn Hills ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.14
Westminster ApartmentsMajesty2BR,1BA$1.44
Westview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1.56
Oakridge ApartmentsWonderful 2BR in Peaceful Location 30 minutes f...2BR,1BA$1.52
Chauncey Barett Gardens "After 55 Community"One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbus?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN with pricing that ranges from $981 to $2,958. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbus ranging from $1,650 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbus ranges from $1,650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,843.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbus?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbus range from $1,260 to $2,958, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,295.

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