Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia City
$1,580/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia City is $1,580 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $345 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia City
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 10% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,535, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia City run $1,830 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  3% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,830 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,222 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 17% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 14% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighton | $1,531 | |
Georgetown | $2,350 | |
Mid Beacon Hill | $1,252 | |
Mt Baker | $2,195 | |
North Beacon Hill | $1,745 | |
Seward Park | $1,688 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,535 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $3,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $535 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,222
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
19%
Brighton
Average rent
$1,531
Georgetown
Average rent
$2,350
Mid Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,252
Mt Baker
Average rent
$2,195
North Beacon Hill
Average rent
$1,745
Seward Park
Average rent
$1,688
Apartments
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$535
Last 30 days
20%
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
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA is 3% higher than the median rent in Brighton, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in Columbia City, Seattle, WA
2d ago
3315 Claremont Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$1,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia City house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
2 baths
$4,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia City house for rent in Seattle
4517 35th Ave S #NA, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
2 baths
$4,495
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
3000 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$2,955
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3911 S Pearl St, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
3702 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5231 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$1,000–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,414
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,414
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$1,000–$1,188
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4734 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Studio
1 bath
$1,000–$1,188
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,414
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3701 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA 98118
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,522–$2,600
Price drop
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 $1,580 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia City?
Average rent prices in Columbia City have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $345 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).