Cheap Homes for Rent in Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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5220 42nd Ave S

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$797
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA

As of June 06, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
MuirTwo Bedroom, Two Bath MFTE2BR,2BA$2.71
Joe Black Apartments3B3BR,1BA$2.28
Lantera Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
CityLineOne Bedroom A1AD-1-CL11BR,1BA$3.13
Sonata at Columbia Station1 Bed, 1 Bath A21BR,1BA$3.14
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.24
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$2.15
Greenhouse Apartments1A1BR,1BA$3.17
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia City

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia City?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $5,003. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia City ranging from $1,600 to $6,950.

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 $1,600 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,936.

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