Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) priced from $875. 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
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$875
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio DStudio,$1,169
Pax Futura3702 S Hudson St - 401Studio,1BA$1,195
SummerstoneWest StudioStudio,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, WA

As of February 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Kenny Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the 3B Model at Joe Black Apartments starting at $1,959 with a $2.28 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 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Joe Black Apartments3B3BR,1BA$2.28
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
Greenhouse Apartments1G1BR,1BA$3.26
Lantera Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
CityLineOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$3.00
Symphony Apartments1-Bed S1BR,1BA$2.80
BEAMStudio MFTEStudio ,1BA$3.14
Pax Futura3702 S Hudson St - 401Studio ,1BA$3.25
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio ,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Ranked #83

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Columbia City, Seattle, WA

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia City is at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment is $1,081 at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia City is starting from $1,695 at Joe Black Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Joe Black Apartments and starts from $1,959.

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