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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Heat
  • Off street parking
  • Gas stove
  • Off-site laundry facilities
  • Living room

Location

538 Summit St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, USA|Columbia Heights
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Management

Lakeshore Apartments

Leasing office

(612) 403-6432

Property Overview

538 Summit Street NE receives a favorable expert rating, demonstrating its appeal in the market. With ten photos available, potential renters can easily appreciate the property's features. Additionally, the location is enhanced by nearby pet-friendly amenities, making it a suitable choice for those with pets.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 538 Summit Street NE is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 538 Summit Street NE has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath395+ sqft$950 /mo2 units availableMove in between January 1st and March 1st, 2023 to receive this exclusive offer! Fresh remodeled 1 bedroom 1 bath ready for you now! Brand new appliances, kitchen cabinets and flooring throughout. Located off of University Ave NE with easy access to 694, close to shopping and restaurants. Our Apartments are approximately 400-500 square feet, and feature a Living Room, Coat Closet, Full Kitchen with Refrigerator and Gas Stove, Full Bathroom with Tub and Shower connected to the bedroom. All of our properties have secured entrances. Off Street Parking for Tenant Parking, Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Garbage, and Recycling is included in monthly Rent amount!! CALL TODAY show contact info to schedule a showing or Apply online now to take advantage of our Winter Special! We take pride in offering a safe, quiet, clean place to be your new home! * Housing Vouchers accepted

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Amenities for 538 Summit Street NE

Appliances

Gas RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryWater/Sewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Professional StaffTrash/Recycling Removal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units6
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About 538 Summit Street NE

HomeApartments in Columbia HeightsColumbia Heights 538 Summit Street NE

Welcome to Heights Apartments - 538 Summit, located in the vibrant community of Columbia Heights, MN. Our residents enjoy the convenience of off-street parking, making coming home a breeze. With on-site laundry facilities, you can easily take care of your laundry needs without leaving the comfort of your home. Our online payment and maintenance portal makes managing your apartment simple and stress-free. Experience the ease and convenience of Heights Apartments - 538 Summit. Resident Responsible for Gas and Electric


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 538 Summit Street NE is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 538 Summit Street NE has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 538 Summit Street NE
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
538 Summit Street NE offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
538 Summit Street NE goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 538 Summit Street NE receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
538 Summit Street NE is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 538 Summit Street NE to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

538 Summit Street NE is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 538 Summit Street NE compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Columbia Heights

1-bedroom apartments at 538 Summit Street NE cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights.

Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Columbia Heights
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Columbia Heights
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$997
March 2024$1,019
April 2024$1,058
May 2024$1,068
June 2024$1,092
July 2024$1,076
August 2024$1,076
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,111
November 2024$1,175
December 2024$1,137
January 2025$1,069
February 2025$1,014
March 2025$1,087
April 2025$1,087
May 2025$1,120
June 2025$1,068
July 2025$1,067
August 2025$1,049
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,182
November 2025$1,186
December 2025$1,118
January 2026$1,100
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Columbia Heights
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$997
March 2024$1,019
April 2024$1,058
May 2024$1,068
June 2024$1,092
July 2024$1,076
August 2024$1,076
September 2024$1,100
October 2024$1,111
November 2024$1,175
December 2024$1,137
January 2025$1,069
February 2025$1,014
March 2025$1,087
April 2025$1,087
May 2025$1,120
June 2025$1,068
July 2025$1,067
August 2025$1,049
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,182
November 2025$1,186
December 2025$1,118
January 2026$1,100

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near 538 Summit Street NE

Early Childhood

1460 49th ave ne

columbia heights, MN, 55421

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North Park School for Innovation

5575 fillmore st ne

fridley, MN, 55432

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Getting around Columbia Heights near 538 Summit St Ne

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 538 Summit St Ne, Columbia Heights

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 538 Summit St Ne

Cuernavaca Market
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Central Market
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Mikes Discount Foods
905 45th Ave NE
Hilltop Grocery & Meat Market
4811 Central Ave NE
Ron's Ice Co
4901 University Ave NE

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