Historic Columbia City
Columbia City is proof positive you can have roots and wings. This hip and authentically historic neighborhood unites historic culture and modern comforts. Explore our neighborhood below.
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Our Vibrant Community
A vibrant neighborhood in Seattle with a small-town feel, Columbia City has a thriving art scene, great restaurants, and entertainment.
See What's NearbyResidents Love It Here
Arlo is the best apartment complex I've lived in, hands down. The location is great! There's plenty to do within walking distance in Columbia City, and it's right across from the public library. It's close to the light rail but also has a garage for residents that drive.
—Evan (via Google)
Walk to Restaurants & Retail
Columbia City’s walkable core near Arlo—along Rainier Ave and Edmunds St—offers global dining, local shops, cafés, and groceries like PCC and Safeway, making everyday errands and nights out effortlessly close.
Seamless Commutes
Arlo’s neighborhood is easy to navigate with the Link light rail ~½ mile away, Metro routes 7, 50, 9, and 106 nearby, and bike access to the Chief Sealth Trail and Lake Washington Loop.
Arts & Culture
Columbia City’s culture shines through venues like Columbia City Theater, the Rainier Arts Center, the seasonal BeatWalk music series, farmers markets, and neighborhood festivals that keep arts and community at the center.
Go Green
Columbia Park and Columbia City Gateway Park sit right in the neighborhood, while the Chief Sealth Trail connects you to larger trails and places like Seward Park and Kubota Garden for nature, walking, and outdoor fun.
Nearby Employers
Columbia City sits near Seattle’s innovation hubs, with easy access to major tech and creative employers like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and a thriving startup ecosystem, plus research and life-science growth fueling new opportunities.
