Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia Heights, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia Heights

$1,587/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,587 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $312 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia Heights

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Columbia Heights, MN

Average rent prices in Columbia Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Columbia Heights, MN

Rent prices in Columbia Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia Heights is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,210. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights run $1,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

18%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,045

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,450

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,545

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia Heights, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Columbia Heights, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Columbia Heights and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbia Heights

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,413
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights, MN is 12% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Columbia Heights, MN

1200 Cheri Lane NE - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

1200 Cheri Lane NE

1200 Cheri Ln Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

1–3 beds

1 bath

$675–$1,050

Northview Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Northview Commons

1230 Cheri Lane Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,775

Call

4d ago

8.3

Very good

3923 Lookout Place

3923 Lookout Pl, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

1000 Peters Pl #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia Heights

1000 Peters Pl #102, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Columbia Heights, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Columbia Heights?

The average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,587 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia Heights?

Average rent prices in Columbia Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Columbia Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia Heights is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbia Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbia Heights?

May offers the lowest rents in Columbia Heights, with prices roughly 25% lower than October's peak rates. December also provides less competition and better deals for apartment hunters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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