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4740 32nd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98118
$1,645 - $3,775
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Columbia City Seattle, WA
A historic community with a diverse selection of local eateries
Diverse
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Historic
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Great Location
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia City is $1,462 for a studio, $1,985 for one bedroom, $2,889 for two bedrooms, and $3,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia City has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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396 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,462/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,985/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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968 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,889/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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797 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,681/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Columbia City
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia City - Seattle, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Columbia City - Seattle, WA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Columbia City - Seattle, WA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Columbia City - Seattle, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Columbia City - Seattle, WA
Niche Reviews 
35 Reviews
Nearby Resident
6 years 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
7 years and 6 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 9 months ago•Niche Review
Columbia City is a mostly safe and friendly neighborhood. It consists of many small shops, schools nearby and other outdoor activities.
Current Resident
8 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
It's very peaceful yet there are times when the main road MLK is noisy. The neighbors are friendly all around and often try to avoid conflict.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Genesee Park and Playfield
- Jefferson Park
- Bradner Gardens Park
- Colman Park
- Seward Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.