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Rental Market Trends in Columbia Heights, MN

What is the average rent in Columbia Heights, MN?

$1,140/month

Average Rent

575 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Columbia Heights, MN is $1,140 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,097 per month for a studio, $1,140 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,409 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,492 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,097/month
481 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,140/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,409/month
850 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,492/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,156/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,743/month
1,722 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 increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbia Heights, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbia Heights, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $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 $1,140, you’ll want to make about $3,800 per month or $45,600 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.

City

Columbia Heights, MN

271 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Columbia Heights we think you'll love

Equinox

Equinox

2808 Silver Ln NE,
Saint Anthony, MN 55421

$1,345 - $1,870 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living

The Legends of Columbia Heights 55+ Living

3700 Huset Pky,
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

$1,439 - $1,742 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

The Ruby

The Ruby

3750 Silver Lake Rd NE,
Saint Anthony, MN 55421

$1,599 - $3,599 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

The Landings at Silver Lake Village

The Landings at Silver Lake Village

2551 38th Ave NE,
Saint Anthony, MN 55421

$1,508 - $6,684 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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