3219 S Graham St
SeattleWA98118
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $655 (9 Rentals)
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Four Amigos - Beloved Community
3800 S Angeline StSeattle, WA 98118
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3621 33rd Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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5727 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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5308 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Unit B101
5308 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, WA 98118
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings
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Columbia City, Seattle, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $875 | $3,092 |
Columbia City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $655 | $3,897 |
| Columbia City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $952 | $3,839 |
| Columbia City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,075 | $2,251 |
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Getting Around the Columbia City Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Columbia City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia City is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia City?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia City is Four Amigos - Beloved Community which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in Columbia City costs $2,653.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Columbia City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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