
Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (5 Rentals)
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Columbia City, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,800 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
Columbia City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,196 | $3,195 | $6,600 |
Columbia City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 5 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 |
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Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Vale Studios | Contemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff... | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Elements Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $1,978 with a $1.56 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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The Elements Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Courtland Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 303 | 3208 Rainier Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Joe Black Apartments | 3B | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Lantera Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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 |
Vale Studios | Contemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff... | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia City
What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia City?
There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA with pricing that ranges from $797 to $5,260. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia City ranging from $700 to $6,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia City ranges from $700 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,934.
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