Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (100 Rentals)
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Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Hill Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $795 | $6,247 |
Capitol Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $815 | $5,000 |
Capitol Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $1,850 | $5,615 |
Capitol Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,691 | $4,210 | $7,962 |
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Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Lincoln Court priced from $790. Melrose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lincoln Court | S | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Melrose | 30%S | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Luna Mia Co-Living Studios | SRO | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Holiday Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
1806-1812 12th Ave Apartments | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $850 |
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
El Mondo Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Olive Towers Apartments | Studio A - 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Kulle Urban Living | Urban Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 bedroom - 60% AMI Model at Pardee Townhomes in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,037. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pardee Townhomes | 3 bedroom - 60% AMI | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
Roycroft Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Alexander Apartments | 2BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Lakeview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Hollywood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
RAM Ramayana Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
The Larkspur | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Union Arms | Studio G | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
Capitol Building Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Lincoln Court | S | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Getting Around the Capitol Hill Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $4,992.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol 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 6 regular apartments in Capitol Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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