
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beacon Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Beacon Hill area of Seattle.


3308 Claremont Ave S

3317 16th Ave S

Courtland Place

Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments

SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community

Hanford Studios

Westview Apartment Homes

2468 S College St
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Grand Street Commons

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Harlow Heights

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1214 S Holgate St, Unit C2

1347 15th Ave S
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State Street

Columbia City

Plaza Roberto Maestas

Genoa

Dakota

Beacon Hill Apartments

Holgate 12 Apartments

Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community
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Pinnacle Apartments

3435

Jefferson Station

Golden Leaf Apartments

Joe Black Apartments

3829 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

Pali Apartments

Kenmark Apartments
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3440 14th Ave S

Tramonto

Garden Apartments

Apline B Apartments

Reverie

1311 12th Ave S

1701 Sturgus Ave S
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Beacon Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beacon Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Studio Apartments | $1,549 | $950 | $2,300 |
| Beacon Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $950 | $5,427 |
| Beacon Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,250 | $4,240 |
| Beacon Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,959 | $2,389 | $7,530 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Beacon Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Beacon Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beacon Hill area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Plaza Roberto Maestas priced from $818. Courtland Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Beacon Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Roberto Maestas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Westview Apartment Homes | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Tahoma Valley Apartments | Studio (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grand Street Commons | Studio, 1 Bath - Apt C (Income Qualified) | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beacon Hill, WA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beacon Hill area is the $2.64 price per square foot 1311 12th Ave S Model at 1311 12th Ave S, Unit Unit B-105 in the in the West Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Beacon Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community starting at $1,500 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beacon Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 12th Ave S, Unit Unit B-105 | 1311 12th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Plaza Roberto Maestas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Dakota | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Link Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Tara Apartments | Premium Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Columbia City | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 3829 Martin Luther King Jr Way S | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBeacon Hill, Seattle, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beacon Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beacon Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beacon Hill is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beacon Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Beacon Hill is Plaza Roberto Maestas which is listed at $818, while the average apartment in Beacon Hill costs $4,959.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beacon Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 58 regular apartments in Beacon Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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