Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Arlo
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$2,032 - $4,258
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4720 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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3339 S Graham St

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Dakota
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dakota

3642 33rd Ave SSeattle, WA 98144

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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3435
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3435

3435 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Rainier Vista
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Rainier Vista

4616 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, WA 98108

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Pearl Street (3919)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Street (3919)

3911-3927 S Pearl StSeattle, WA 98118
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Zen Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zen Condos

5014 39th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Kenny Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenny Apartments

5913 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

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Columbia City, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia City area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtland Place priced from $880. Hanford Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Columbia City apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$880
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,049
The Vale StudiosContemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff...Studio,1BA$1,100
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
SummerstoneEast Studio + JulietteStudio,1BA$1,295
Pax FuturaLarge StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
3829 Martin Luther King Jr Way S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kenny Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Link Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.00
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Columbia City1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
3829 Martin Luther King Jr Way S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59
Crestview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.90

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia City?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia City is Courtland Place which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Columbia City costs $5,477.

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 43 regular apartments in Columbia City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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