Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $1,500 (3 Rentals)

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property at 4126 Madison St NE

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

4126 Madison St NE, Unit 1

4126 Madison St NE
MinneapolisMN55421

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property at 1601 N Innsbruck Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1601 N Innsbruck Dr

FridleyMN55432

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property at 621 51st Ave NE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

621 51st Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55421

Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3x1.5 Full-Call For Availability Model at Northview Commons Apartments in the in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2 BR 1 Bath Model at Gauvette Park Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Audubon 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.
Northview Commons Apartments3x1.5 Full-Call For Availability3BR,1.5BA$1.84
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Peters Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.31
The Yard 47 Apartments On Central4750 Central Ave - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ LivingOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1.91
Moore Lake Apartments2 Bed Platinum2BR,1BA$2.01
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.64
RatioSerenityStudio ,1BA$3.06

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Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN

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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 $873 to $2,893. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $1,550 to $2,995.

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 $1,550 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,321.

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