Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (212 Rentals)

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1630 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98122
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624 Yale Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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1525 Harvard AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! priced from $699. Amherst Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Hudson House0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Capitola Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Viewmont ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,050
Glen Ellen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Seward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2BDRM Model at Alexander Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bella Vista Apartments starting at $3,050 with a $2.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alexander Apartments2BDRM2BR,1BA$2.09
Bella Vista Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.54
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Chardonnay1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Avanti1x1 L1BR,1BA$2.47
The HarrisonD21BR,1BA$2.39
Roycroft Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.61
Bellevue Manor ApartementsBMA - 1 bed, 1 bath 650 SF1BR,1BA$2.35
Mercer Court Apartments1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.29
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is Union Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,270, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $2,114.

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 5 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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