Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia City
$1,562/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia City is $1,562 per month as of November 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia City
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,540, whereas a house costs $3,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia City run $1,820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,236 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,820 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,297 |  21% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,340 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 12% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighton | $1,773 | |
Georgetown | $1,999 | |
Mid Beacon Hill | $1,397 | |
Mt Baker | $1,847 | |
North Beacon Hill | $1,700 | |
Seward Park | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,540 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $3,147 | 9% | 3% | |
Rooms | $590 | No Change | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,236
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,820
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,340
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
Brighton
Average rent
$1,773
Georgetown
Average rent
$1,999
Mid Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,397
Mt Baker
Average rent
$1,847
North Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,700
Seward Park
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,540
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,147
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$590
Last year
16%
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
18%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 12% lower than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA
2h ago
3513 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3630 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,228–$1,291
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
49m ago
5201 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
5900 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5231 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio
1 bath
$1,076–$1,380
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$1,135
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
49m ago
5201 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
4d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$1,135
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3630 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,228–$1,291
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3630 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1 bed
1 bath
$1,228–$1,291
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
49m ago
5201 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
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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 $1,562 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia City?
Average rent prices in Columbia City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Columbia City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia City is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 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 $63,000/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).