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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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Four Amigos - Beloved Community
3800 S Angeline StSeattle, WA 98118
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Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)
5727 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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NOCO Apartments
4525 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Courtland Place
3621 33rd Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Hanford Studios
2807 S Hanford StSeattle, WA 98144
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Koz at Othello Station
3803 S Warsaw StSeattle, WA 98118
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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 | $1,397 | $875 | $2,348 |
| Columbia City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $645 | $4,408 |
| Columbia City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $952 | $4,647 |
| Columbia City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,075 | $2,251 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Four Amigos - Beloved Community priced from $797. Hanford Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Columbia City apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Amigos - Beloved Community | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| NOCO Apartments | Studio F | Studio, | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $1.73 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Link Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath MFTE Model at Muir starting at $2,400 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Link Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Muir | Two Bedroom, Two Bath MFTE | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| Joe Black Apartments | 3B | 3BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Lantera Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| CityLine | One Bedroom A1AD-1-CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Greenhouse Apartments | 1I | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Hilite | One Bedroom, One Bath MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 3435 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Four Amigos - Beloved Community | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia City, Seattle, WA
Ranked #72
Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Columbia City, Seattle, WA
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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
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- 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 $1,555.
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 $2,572.
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 125 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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