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2808 Silver Ln NE,
Saint Anthony, MN 55421
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Rental Market Trends in Columbia Heights, MN
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Columbia Heights, MN is $1,135/month.
Rent in Columbia Heights is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,135/month
Average Rent
576 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.4%
Change / Year
285
Available Apartments
Columbia Heights rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Columbia Heights average $1,087 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights average $1,135 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights average $1,438 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights average $2,579 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Columbia Heights, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Columbia Heights, MN
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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 $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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.
How does Columbia Heights, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbia Heights, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Columbia Heights?
The average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,135 per month, which is 31.7% lower than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in Columbia Heights?
Rents in Columbia Heights, MN are increasing, with prices up 2.4% year-over-year and $28 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Columbia Heights?
In Columbia Heights, MN, 56% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.