Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

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. Central Commons 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
Central Commons1 bedroom furnished1BR,1BA$900
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 BR 1 Bath Model at Gauvette Park Apartments in the in the Waite Park neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the Unit 2B Model at 3725 Stinson starting at $1,895 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Waite Park 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.
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
3725 StinsonUnit 2B2BR,1BA$2.17
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ LivingOne Bedroom - E (Wheelchair Accessible)1BR,1BA$1.92
Moore Lake Apartments2 Bed Gold2BR,1BA$1.84
Grand Central FlatsOne Bedroom - F1BR,1BA$1.97
RatioChord1BR,1BA$2.28
Central Commons1 bedroom furnished1BR,1BA$1.50
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.64
Furnished Studio-Minneapolis - FridleyFurnished Studio-Minneapolis - FridleyStudio ,1BA$7.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,271. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,310 to $2,420.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,310 to $2,420 with an average monthly rent of $1,630.

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