The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

Columbia City renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Columbia City, Seattle, WA of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Columbia City is about $1,710 per month. This puts it in the 51st percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,871. Households in Columbia City have a median income of $8,795 per month so the average renter in Columbia City is spending roughly 19% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Columbia City, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Columbia City is $647,414 right now, which is lower than nearby neighborhoods, meaning that rents in Columbia City also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.

Higher rent prices are common in the northern parts of Columbia City while lower rent rates are often available in northwestern areas.

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