Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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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990 Lynde Dr NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

990 Lynde Dr NE

990 Lynde Dr NEFridley, MN 55432
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South Fridley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Fridley Apartments

1050 52nd Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Parkview Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Villa

965 40th Ave NEColumbia Heights, MN 55421
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Columbia Heights - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

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The Col
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Col

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

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Hills Apartments priced from $873. 4060-4100 4th St NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ One Bathroom1BR,1BA$873
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$890
Georgetown on the RiverOne Bedroom 11D1BR,1BA$1,020
The Yard 47 Apartments On Central4750 Central Ave - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, MN

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 BR 1 Bath Model at Gauvette Park Apartments in the in the Audubon Park neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.47 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.
Gauvette Park Apartments2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ LivingOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$1.79
Grand Central FlatsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.88
The Yard 47 Apartments On Central4750 Central Ave - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Lux ApartmentsBrilliance1BR,1BA$2.09
Georgetown on the RiverOne Bedroom 11D1BR,1BA$1.70
Oaks Landing 55+ ApartmentsStudio S2Studio ,1BA$2.17
The Cielo ApartmentsStudio Alcove BStudio ,1BA$2.14
4060-4100 4th St NEOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN

Ranked #195

Among neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Columbia Heights Neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Heights is under $1,339.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is Oak Hills Apartments which is listed at $873, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?

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 18 regular apartments in Columbia Heights 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 Heights?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $420 which is $2,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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