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Forest Oak Apartments

19830 Forest RdForest Lake, MN 55025
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Columbus, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbus Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbus, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood priced from $900. Village Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.1BR,1BA$900
Village ApartmentsEfficiency 6-01Studio,1BA$990
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Forest CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-A2BR,1BA$1,197
Seven Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Forest Park II Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,202
Lexington Lofts Apartment CommunityIvyStudio,1BA$1,215
956 Place ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,229
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ CommunityPine1BR,2BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbus area is the $1.45 price per square foot 1862 Prairie Dr Model at 1862 Prairie Dr in the in the Victor Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,309. The second greatest value Columbus apartment is the Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible) Model at The Legends of Blaine 55+ starting at $1,853 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Johnsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1862 Prairie Dr1862 Prairie Dr3BR,3BA$1.45
The Legends of Blaine 55+Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible)3BR,2BA$1.40
Village Plaza2 Bd, 2 Bth now2BR,2BA$1.49
Springwood ApartmentsGeneva3BR,1BA$1.50
956 Place ApartmentsLarge 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, Large 2 bed, 1 bath.2BR,1BA$1.17
Westminster ApartmentsElizabeth2BR,1BA$1.44
Cottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$1.48
Headwaters LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
Oakridge Apartments2 Bedroom-A2BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbus is at Village Apartments listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbus Apartment is $900 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is starting from $1,100 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+.

What is the most affordable Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Park II Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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