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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (22 Rentals)
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3219 S Graham St
SeattleWA98118
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$774 - $1,9781 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Courtland Place
3621 33rd Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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$797 - $2,2511 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 3
Four Amigos - Beloved Community
3800 S Angeline StSeattle, WA 98118
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$875 - $1,205Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)
5727 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
5525 Renton Ave S
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NOCO Apartments
4525 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Gardner House Apartments
2870 S Hanford StSeattle, WA 98144
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$1,495 - $4,102Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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4689 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, WA 98108
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5320 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
5320 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, 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 | $1,556 | $875 | $3,703 |
| Columbia City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $797 | $4,102 |
| Columbia City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $952 | $5,260 |
| Columbia City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,075 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 22 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 Courtland Place priced from $774. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| NOCO Apartments | Studio G | Studio, | $1,050 |
| Vale Studios | Contemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff... | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Summerstone | West Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $1.56 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the 3208 Rainier Ave S Model at 3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 303 starting at $1,995 with a $1.77 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 303 | 3208 Rainier Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 3818 24th Ave S, Unit 1 | 3818 24th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Joe Black Apartments | 3B | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Lantera Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 3813 37th Ave S, Unit A-UPPERUNIT | 3813 37th Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Pearl Street (3919) | 19 Property | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Sonata at Columbia Station | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Crestview | One bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia City, Seattle, WA
Ranked #74
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia City?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia City is Courtland Place which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in Columbia City costs $2,349.
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 31 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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