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4740 32nd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98118
$1,874 - $2,290
Studio - 2 Beds
Columbia City
Seattle, WA
Columbia City - Seattle, WA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A historic community with a diverse selection of local eateries
Diverse
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Historic
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Great Location
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Entertainment
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Upscale
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A charming community just five miles southeast of Downtown Seattle, Columbia City is known for its historic homes and storefronts, particularly along Rainier Avenue. This neighborhood boasts a diverse community, as well as diverse eateries, so there’s always a new cuisine to try when dining out in Columbia City. After you’ve grabbed dinner, enjoy a live performance at Columbia City Theater, a historic live music venue built in 1917. Columbia City hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the BeatWalk Festival and the Columbia City Farmers Market.
This community is also home to several neighborhood parks, including Genesee Park and Playfield, a sprawling, grassy park with soccer fields, walking trails, picnic sites, a dog park, and a playground. Apartments in the heart of Columbia City are known for being upscale, but there are affordable options throughout the neighborhood as well. Commuters appreciate living so close to the heart of Seattle for both work and leisure.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia City is $1,434 for a studio, $1,979 for one bedroom, $2,753 for two bedrooms, and $3,837 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia City has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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391 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,434/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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657 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,979/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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847 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,753/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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823 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,837/month
Average Rent
Transportation
87
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
62
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
70
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Reviews of Columbia City - Seattle, WA
Niche Reviews
37 Reviews
Current Resident
4 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I've lived here for 8 years and it's been continually getting worse. My house has been shot at, my car broken into, and on more than one occasion I've had people try to break in.
Nearby Resident
5 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Just a wonderful neighborhood!!! If you want to become more involved try the neighborhood Columbia City page. But beware, this is a page for people with specific views. If you do not agree with those views you will find that you are unwanted and may be removed.
Current Resident
6 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
I love my neighbors who have been around since I was a baby and have seen me grow up into the college students I am today. I love how close I am to Lake Washington, but also have access to public transportation to get around the city of Seattle to explore and/or commute.
Current Resident
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
I've lived there a long time and have seen a lot of changes. What has stayed the same has been the cute quaint shops and diversity.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Genesee Park and Playfield
- Jefferson Park
- Bradner Gardens Park
- Colman Park
- Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.