Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Last updated on September 23, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,625. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,625

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is $1,625. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

46%
39%
13%
2%
$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

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 9% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,525. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia City, Seattle, WA costs about $1,842 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,206. Houses for rent in Columbia City, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,842

9%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,850

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,295

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

-

Studio

$1,188

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,188

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,842

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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.

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$1,625
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 13% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

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6111 Rainier APTS LLC - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.4

Very good

6111 Rainier APTS LLC

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2 beds

1 bath

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5d+ ago

8.4

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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5d+ ago

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4717 36th Ave S #C2, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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5060 Renton Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

5060 Renton Ave S

5060 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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4725 32nd Ave S #A - Photo 1 of 1
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4d ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,725

$2,590

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3D tour

5d+ ago

Columbia City townhouse for rent in Seattle

3 beds

3 baths

$3,400

$2,945

Price drop

House for rent

5041 Bowen Place South - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

5041 Bowen Place South

5041 Bowen Pl S, Seattle, WA 98118

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Available Oct 1