Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (166 Rentals)

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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 Remodeled Studios! priced from $775. Station House 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$775
Station HouseSStudio,1BA$790
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$795
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$825
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883
Equinox Apartments2x2 MFTE2BR,2BA$1,040
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio AStudio,1BA$1,070
Hudson HouseAffordable Studio Living in the Heart of Capito...Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bella Vista Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Lancaster starting at $1,765 with a $2.08 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.
Bella Vista Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.54
Lancaster1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Bancroft Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
Bellevue Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Station House1B1BR,1BA$2.28
Roycroft Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.63
Clayton Place0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.28
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $10,359.

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 11 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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