Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia Heights, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia Heights

$1,500/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia Heights

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights run $1,130 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$895

18%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,115

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,780

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,115

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,780

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights, MN is 21% lower than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Columbia Heights, MN

1200 Cheri Lane NE - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

Apartment for rent

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

$1,200–$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

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Johnson Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Johnson Street

4650 Johnson St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

2 beds

1 bath

$1,390

Apartment for rent

4540 Tyler St Ne #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Columbia Heights

4540 Tyler St NE - 2

4540 Tyler St Ne #2, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

3 beds

1 bath

$1,745

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia Heights?

Average rent prices in Columbia Heights have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Columbia Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia Heights is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/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?

Columbia Heights averaged around $1,100 for one-bedroom apartments and around $1,400 for two-bedroom units in 2025. One-bedroom apartments make up about 33% of available inventory, while two-bedroom units represent 31% of monthly listings.

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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