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Rental Market Trends in Columbia Heights, MN

What is the average rent in Columbia Heights, MN?

$1,131/month

Average Rent

553 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Columbia Heights, MN is $1,131 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Columbia Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbia Heights, you can expect to pay about $977 per month for a studio, $1,131 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,348 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,129 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$977/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,131/month
553 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,348/month
649 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,129/month
915 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia Heights, MN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbia Heights, MN
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbia Heights, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
53% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia Heights, MN?

Because the average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,131, you’ll want to make about $3,770 per month or $45,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Columbia Heights, MN

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The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living

3700 Huset Pky,
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

1-3 Beds | $1,443 - $1,874

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The Ruby

3750 Silver Lake Rd NE,
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Studio - 3 Beds | $1,535 - $3,475

The Landings at Silver Lake Village

The Landings at Silver Lake Village

2551 38th Ave NE,
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Studio - 3 Beds | $1,685 - $4,447

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2500 38th Ave NE,
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1 Bed | $1,435

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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