Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (112 Rentals)

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Harvard Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Court

610 Harvard Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Ramiro's Place
Studio Apartments

Ramiro's Place

200 10th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Melrose
Studio Apartments

Melrose

1520 Melrose AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Lincoln Court
Studio Apartments

Lincoln Court

1020 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122

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Alturra
Studio Apartments

Alturra

306 Summit Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Holiday Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Apartments

1001 E John StSeattle, WA 98102
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Mercury Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercury Apartments

1723 Summit AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Oxford Crest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Crest Apartments

1400 Boren AveSeattle, WA 98101
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Naoma
Studio Apartments

Naoma

1733 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98122

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The Avante Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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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 Luna Mia Co-Living Studios priced from $750. 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
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$750
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$850
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hudson HouseAffordable Studio Living in the Heart of Capito...Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.73 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at RAM Ramayana Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the Two Beds One Bath Model at The Larkspur starting at $2,495 with a $2.71 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.
RAM Ramayana Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.73
The LarkspurTwo Beds One Bath2BR,1BA$2.71
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
MYKONOS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.66
424 Summit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Sheffield1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Whittier Hall1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.83
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60
Lincoln CourtSStudio ,1BA$2.66

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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 $6,198.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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