
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN from $800 (28 Rentals)
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Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+

Village Apartments

Autumn Hills Apartments

Arbor Ridge Luxury Apartments

Westview Apartments

956 Place Apartments

Forest Creek

Oakridge Apartments

Seven Pines Apartments

Forest Park II Apartments

Lexington Lofts Apartment Community

Carriage Oaks Apartments

Timber Ridge

North Shore Apartments

Headwaters Landing

East Bethel Village

Gateway Green Apartments

The Legends of Blaine 55+

Westminster Apartments

Cottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community

Lighthouse Lofts

Timber Ridge North & South Buildings
Columbus, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $925 | $1,800 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $867 | $4,413 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $1,100 | $5,036 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $1,230 | $6,074 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $2,255 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbus, MN
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the Columbus, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbus Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Village Apartments | Efficiency 6-01 | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Westview Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Forest Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Oakridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom-A | 2BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Seven Pines Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Forest Park II Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
Lexington Lofts Apartment Community | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
956 Place Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ Community | Pine | 1BR,2BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN and Nearby
As of March 21, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1862 Prairie Dr | 1862 Prairie Dr | 3BR,3BA | $1.45 |
The Legends of Blaine 55+ | Three Bedroom B (Wheelchair Accessible) | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Village Plaza | 2 Bd, 2 Bth now | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Springwood Apartments | Geneva | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
956 Place Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, Large 2 bed, 1 bath. | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Westminster Apartments | Elizabeth | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Cottages of Willow Ponds 55+ Senior Community | 2BD/1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Headwaters Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Oakridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom-A | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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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