What is the average apartment size in Columbia Heights?

The average size for a Columbia Heights, MN apartment is 761 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Columbia Heights?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Columbia Heights is $1,192 per month, a 5.35% increase from last year’s average of $1,132.

What is the average apartment size in Columbia Heights?

The typical apartment in Columbia Heights offers about 761 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Columbia Heights, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Columbia Heights?

The typical rent budget in Columbia Heights ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 95% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Columbia Heights?

In Columbia Heights, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Columbia Heights is $1,192, a 5.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,132.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $1,166, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Columbia Heights, MN

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,192	761 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,166	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Columbia Heights, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Columbia Heights, MN have increased by 5.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,132 to $1,192.

What's the typical rent budget in Columbia Heights, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Columbia Heights, MN (95%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Columbia Heights, MN?

3,054 or 35% of the households in Columbia Heights, MN are renter-occupied while 5,743 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Columbia Heights Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Columbia Heights	$1,192
Minneapolis	$1,681
St. Paul	$1,524
Moorhead	$1,088
Rochester	$1,663
Bloomington	$1,661
Mankato	$1,387
St. Louis Park	$1,796
Edina	$1,862
St. Cloud	$1,157
Minnetonka	$1,923
Plymouth, MN	$1,706
Eagan	$1,682
Coon Rapids	$1,435
Roseville	$1,433
Maplewood	$1,458
Hopkins, MN	$1,593
Brooklyn Park	$1,337
Fridley, MN	$1,486
Maple Grove, MN	$2,158
West St. Paul, MN	$1,369

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Columbia Heights apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.