Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,350. This is -31%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

decreased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,350. This is -31%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

57%
35%
6%
1%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 15% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia City, Seattle, WA costs about $1,672 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,350. Houses for rent in Columbia City, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,750

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,425

20%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,000

35%

14%

Studio

$1,200

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,425

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

14%

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.

Compare rent prices in Columbia City, Seattle, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Columbia City, Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brighton, Seattle, WA.

Columbia City

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.

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The Link Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.2

Very good

The Link Apartments

3430 Renton Pl S, Seattle, WA 98144

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,495

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THE CLAREMONT - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

THE CLAREMONT

3333 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,747

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9h ago

9.8

Excellent

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Crestview

3630 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

1 bed

1 bath

$1,249–$1,450

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3435 Rainier Ave S #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Columbia City apartment for rent in Seattle

1 bed

1 bath

$1,395

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Charles XX Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

Charles XX Apartments

3829 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98108

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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Kingway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Kingway Apartments

5900 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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3538 S Hudson St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3538 S Hudson St

3538 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500–$3,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2824 S Walden St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Columbia City house for rent in Seattle

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