Arlo
4720 Rainier Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98118
$1,840 - $4,001 | 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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Family-Friendly
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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 family-friendly 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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia City is $1,511 for a studio, $2,010 for one bedroom, $2,812 for two bedrooms, and $3,680 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia City has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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409 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,511/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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657 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,010/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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973 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,812/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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925 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,680/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
6 years and 2 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
7 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
8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
The general atmosphere is pretty good and has good access to fresh air and sunlight. Also, there is a community garden right in our backyards. Although, there has been some crime in the neighborhoods next to us.
Niche User
8 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Visually, things are good. There's no issues when it comes to the look of the neighborhood except for some litter every now and then. Crime isn't too common, but it's noticeable enough where you wouldn't want to go walking around in certain parts if it gets really late. There's been a little bit if gang activity, but not so much where it's a huge problem. I feel like it's way worse in other areas.
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.
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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 2025.