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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia City
$1,622/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia City is $1,622 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $277 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia City
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Columbia City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 City, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in Columbia City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia City is $1,565, whereas a house costs $3,287. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia City run $1,842 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,146.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,838 | No Change |  15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,673 | 12% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | 8% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighton | $1,695 | |
Georgetown | $2,595 | |
Mid Beacon Hill | $1,372 | |
Mt Baker | $1,250 | |
North Beacon Hill | $1,700 | |
Seward Park | $2,297 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,565 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $3,287 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $657 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,838
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,673
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
19%
Brighton
Average rent
$1,695
Georgetown
Average rent
$2,595
Mid Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,372
Mt Baker
Average rent
$1,250
North Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,700
Seward Park
Average rent
$2,297
Apartments
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,287
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$657
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia City, Seattle, WA, 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 City, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Columbia City and Brighton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbia City
15%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 4% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.
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5d+ ago
3435 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia City house for rent in Seattle
2700 S Andover St #NA, Seattle, WA 98108
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
5231 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio
1 bath
$1,280–$1,485
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$975–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,200
Price drop
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2h ago
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3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$975–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$975–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,039–$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia City rental market.
How much is rent in Columbia City?
The average rent in Columbia City is $1,622 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia City?
Average rent prices in Columbia City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Columbia City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $277 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia City?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbia City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).