Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (13 Rentals)

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909 Gould Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3940 Peters Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3940 Peters Pl

3940 Peters PlColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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990 Lynde Dr NE
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990 Lynde Dr NE

990 Lynde Dr NEFridley, MN 55432
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South Fridley Apartments
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South Fridley Apartments

1050 52nd Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Stinson Heights Apartments
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Stinson Heights Apartments

3806-3816 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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3826 Stinson Blvd NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3826 Stinson Blvd NE

3826 Stinson Blvd NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Parkview Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Villa

965 40th Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Hills Apartments priced from $873. 4060-4100 4th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Northview Commons Apartments1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,175
Northeast VillasAltura1BR,1BA$1,229
Moore Lake Apartments2 Bed Gold2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.95 price per square foot Unit 2A Model at 3725 Stinson in the in the Waite Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 3x1.5 Full-Call For Availability Model at Northview Commons Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3725 StinsonUnit 2A2BR,2BA$1.95
Northview Commons Apartments3x1.5 Full-Call For Availability3BR,1.5BA$1.82
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ LivingTwo Bedroom - C2BR,2BA$1.58
Moore Lake Apartments2 Bed Gold2BR,1BA$1.84
Grand Central FlatsOne Bedroom - B (Modified)1BR,1BA$2.00
Northeast VillasAltura1BR,1BA$2.05
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.64
RatioAspire1BR,1BA$2.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Oak Hills Apartments which is listed at $873, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Columbia Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia Heights?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $502 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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