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4740 32nd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98118
$1,699 - $3,454
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
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Historic
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Great Location
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia City is $1,428 for a studio, $1,999 for one bedroom, $2,817 for two bedrooms, and $3,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia City has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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393 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,428/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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650 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,999/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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974 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,817/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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823 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,797/month
Average Rent
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
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 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
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Columbia City - Seattle, WA
Niche Reviews
37 Reviews
Current Resident
8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I have lived in Columbia City for two years and have really enjoyed my time here. I have lived in Seattle for 10 years, have lived in 4 neighborhoods and Columbia City is by far the friendliest and has a lot to offer without overly gentrifying. However, it is gentrifying very rapidly. If I could change anything it would be to offer more affordable shopping. The only grocery store that is walking distance is PCC and it is incredibly expensive. There needs to be other options for lower income communities.
Current Resident
8 years and 6 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 6 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.
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
I don't see a lot but I hear a lot of stories
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Genesee Park and Playfield
- Jefferson Park
- Bradner Gardens Park
- Colman Park
- Seward Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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 February 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.