Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia City
$1,530/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia City is $1,530 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $420 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia City
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,437, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia City run $1,760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,172.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,760 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | 3% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 9% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighton | $1,955 | |
Georgetown | $2,297 | |
Mid Beacon Hill | $1,337 | |
Mt Baker | $1,425 | |
North Beacon Hill | $1,695 | |
Seward Park | $1,955 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,437 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $3,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $542 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Brighton
Average rent
$1,955
Georgetown
Average rent
$2,297
Mid Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,337
Mt Baker
Average rent
$1,425
North Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,695
Seward Park
Average rent
$1,955
Apartments
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$542
Last 30 days
12%
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
22%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 22% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA
2d ago
3333 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,456
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5900 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3315 Claremont Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$1,975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5913 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4724 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5231 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,731
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,049–$1,414
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5231 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio
1 bath
$1,295–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5201 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,195
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,049–$1,414
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,731
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$890–$1,350
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,049–$1,414
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,522
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia City apartment for rent in Seattle
Studio
1 bath
$875
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 $1,530 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia City?
Average rent prices in Columbia City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Columbia City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia City is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 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 $61,000/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).