Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $600 (45 Rentals)

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2526 Central Ave NE

MinneapolisMN55418

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Quarry Place
$1,271
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$1,250
Required Monthly Fees
$21

Total Monthly Price
$1,271
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1, 2026

Quarry Place

1830 Hayes St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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property at 2937-2939 Fremont Ave N

2937-2939 Fremont Ave N

MinneapolisMN55411
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Huxley Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,300 - $2,465
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$1,300 - $2,465

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$1,300 - $2,465
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Huxley Apartments

657 22nd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Birchhill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchhill Apartments

3600 Fremont Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55412
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2510 Jackson St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2510 Jackson St NE

2510 Jackson St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Anderson Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Plaza

1800 Hayes St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Bell Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Lofts

816 N 21st AveMinneapolis, MN 55411
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Lowry Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowry Manor

817 Lowry Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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1220 Main St NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1220 Main St NE

1220 Main St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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1615 26th Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 26th Ave N

1615 26th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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1118 Lowry Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Lowry Ave NE

1118 Lowry Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Central Avenue Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Avenue Lofts

920 NE 24th AveMinneapolis, MN 55418
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River Run Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Run Apartments

1434 Marshall St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
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Central Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central Flats

3251 Central Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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915 23rd Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 23rd Ave NE

915 23rd Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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3447 Central Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3447 Central Ave NE

3447 Central Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Apartments

1805-1825 Garfield St NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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Bottineau Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bottineau Commons

1800-1808 University Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
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1621 Taylor St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1621 Taylor St NE

1621 Taylor St NEMinneapolis, MN 55413

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$886 - $3,515
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Base Rent
$781 - $3,410
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$105

Total Monthly Price
$886 - $3,515
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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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Parkview Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Villa

965 40th Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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The Col
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Col

800 42 Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Columbia Park, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Park area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Gateway Northeast priced from $816. Ratio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $886. Here are the most affordable Columbia Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Northeast0CStudio,1BA$816
RatioQuantum : Co-LivingStudio,1BA$886
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Stinson Heights ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$999
3826 Stinson Blvd NE1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Timber & TieWashingtonStudio,1BA$1,095
Jax ApartmentsSchultzStudio,1BA$1,150
1700/10 Johnson St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Bottineau Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,252
3725 StinsonUnit 1B Inner units1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Park, MN

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Park area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4136 Girard Ave N Model at 4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 4136 in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Columbia Park apartment is the 2401 3rd st NE Apt 2 Model at 2401 3rd st NE Apt 2, Unit 1 starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4136 Girard Ave N, Unit 41364136 Girard Ave N3BR,2BA$0.86
2401 3rd st NE Apt 2, Unit 12401 3rd st NE Apt 22BR,1BA$1.57
1000 24th Ave NE, Unit 21000 24th Ave NE3BR,1BA$1.45
Central Avenue Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.39
4225 Emerson Ave N, Unit 4225 Emerson Ave. N4225 Emerson Ave N2BR,1BA$1.44
Stonehouse Square2 bedroom/1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
1715 6th St NE, Unit #11715 6th St NE2BR,1BA$1.42
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit2539 Quincy St NE1BR,1BA$1.48
Stinson Heights ApartmentsRemodeled1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Park, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #120

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Columbia Park Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Park is under $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Park is 4060-4100 4th St NE which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Columbia Park costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Park?

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 59 regular apartments in Columbia Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Park have an average cost of $634 which is $1,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Park.

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