
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (63 Rentals)
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718 24th Ave NE

Gateway Northeast

3948 5th St NE

Jax Apartments

1221 29th Avenue Northeast, Unit #2

Quarry Place

Hencen

1115 1/2 4th St NE

Stonehouse Square
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Timber & Tie

Huxley Apartments

1312 University Ave NE

3938 N Lyndale Ave

3725 Stinson

1709 Buchanan St NE, Unit 1709 Buchanan St. NE., Mi

Lux Apartments

The Laker

Canvas Apartments
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3514 Emerson Ave N

2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit

2207 N Bryant Ave

Tyler Street Stacks

Lucille

2522 Howard St NE, Unit 1

3326 Fremont Ave N
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Columbia Park, Minneapolis, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Park Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $1,050 | $2,810 |
Columbia Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $875 | $3,580 |
Columbia Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Columbia Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,500 | $9,673 |
Columbia Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $2,300 | $2,787 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Park Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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Cheapest Available Columbia Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Park area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Central Avenue Lofts priced from $894. 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 Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
4060-4100 4th St NE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Gateway Northeast | 0C | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
The Yard 47 Apartments On Central | 4750 Central Ave - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Peregrine | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
3447 Central Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Timber & Tie | Washington | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
Welcome to Equinox Apartments | A1 R2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
3725 Stinson | Unit 1B Inner units | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Park, MN
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Park area is the $1.37 price per square foot 304 12th Ave NE Model at 304 12th Ave NE, Unit 2 in the in the Nicollet Island neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Columbia Park apartment is the 4253 James Ave N Model at 4253 James Ave N, Unit 3 starting at $1,900 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Shingle Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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304 12th Ave NE, Unit 2 | 304 12th Ave NE | 4BR,1BA | $1.37 |
4253 James Ave N, Unit 3 | 4253 James Ave N | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Stonehouse Square | 2 bedroom/1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Gauvette Park Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
2539 Quincy St NE, Unit 2539 Unit | 2539 Quincy St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Legends at Silver Lake Village 55+ Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Yard 47 Apartments On Central | 4750 Central Ave - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Central Avenue Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
4060-4100 4th St NE | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia Park, Minneapolis, MN
Ranked #162
Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Park?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Park is Central Avenue Lofts which is listed at $894, while the average apartment in Columbia Park costs $2,450.
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 24 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 $537 which is $1,913 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Park.
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