Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,495. This is -22%, or $411, lower than the national average.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,495. This is -22%, or $411, lower than the national average.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

51%
39%
8%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$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 increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia City, Seattle, WA costs about $1,724 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,095. Houses for rent in Columbia City, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,125.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,724

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,470

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,346

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,500

19%

10%

Studio

$1,195

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,724

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,470

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,346

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

10%

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$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,507
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 1% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.

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Crestview - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Crestview

3630 Renton Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400–$1,450

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Kingway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

Kingway Apartments

5900 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,800

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Kenny Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.2

Excellent

Kenny Apartments

5913 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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4717 36th Avenue South #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4717 36th Avenue South #B2, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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3835 South Angeline Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia City townhouse for rent in Seattle

House for rent

3821 South Angeline Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia City townhouse for rent in Seattle

Must See Beautiful Townhome with option to purchase available!!

3821 South Angeline Street, Seattle, WA 98118

3 beds

2 baths

$3,495

$3,350

Price drop

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