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Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN under $1500. 47 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a stone fireplace and leather furniture
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    1280 185Th Ave NE, East Bethel, MN 55011
    1 BED $1,240
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a window
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    1252 185Th Ave NE, East Bethel, MN 55011
    1 BED $1,240
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    10760 6Th Street NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    1 BED $1,095+
    2 BEDS $1,450+
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white cabinets
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    708 12Th St SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,090
    3 BEDS $1,205
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a sink
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    956 12Th Street SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    1 BED $1,039
    2 BEDS $1,195
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a dining room table
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    1143 7Th Avenue SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    407 SW 11Th Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    STUDIO $901+
    1 BED $1,054+
    2 BEDS $1,230+
  • a building with a tree in front of it
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    PARTNERSHIP, 41-2006821 MN #6513142, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
    Income Restricted
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • the front of a brick building with a car parked in front
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    19830 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,295
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    231 4Th Ave NW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    1 BED $1,119
    2 BEDS $1,309
  • a logo for forest oak apartments with a pink background and trees
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    19838 Forest Road North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,295
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a dining room table
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    1440 SE 4Th Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    20041 Fitzgerald Trail North, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,277
    3 BEDS $1,475
  • a bedroom with a closet and a mirrored door to a bathroom
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    19951 Headwaters Blvd N., Forest Lake, MN 55025
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,067
    2 BEDS $1,235
    3 BEDS $1,448
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    1700 8Th St. SE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances
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    705 Town Center Parkway,, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
    2 BEDS $1,486+
  • a living room with a staircase and a table and chairs
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    10826 Austin Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,328
  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove
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    12861 Central Ave # 101, Blaine, MN 55434
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,338+
  • a bedroom with a carpeted floor and doors to a bathroom and a closet
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    12664 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    1 BED $1,484+
  • a living room with couches chairs and a clock
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    96 South Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014
    1 BED $1,195+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    820 Civic Hts. Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with large windows and yellow chairs and a table
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    9400 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, MN 55014
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,316
  • an aerial view of an office building and parking lot
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    1145 116Th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    STUDIO $1,236+
    1 BED $1,477+
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    9460 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine, MN 55434
    STUDIO $1,170
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a living room filled with furniture and a large fireplace
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    5891 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview, MN 55126
    1 BED $1,350+
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Columbus, MN last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbus, MN were last updated on 13 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Columbus, MN?

The best apartments in Columbus, MN are: East Bethel Village and East Bethel Village Apts II.

What type of rental buildings are in Columbus, MN?

In Columbus, 11% of the residents are renting compared to 89% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 34% of Columbus's rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Columbus, MN under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Columbus, MN under $1,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Columbus, MN, where the average rent is $1,421 per month, there are 47 units available for less than $1,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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