Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (143 Rentals)

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St.Ingbert Apartments
$900 - $1,750
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$850 - $1,700
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$900 - $1,750
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St.Ingbert Apartments

309 E Harrison StSeattle, WA 98102
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Union Plaza Apartments
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$999 - $1,399
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$894 - $1,294
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$105

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$999 - $1,399
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Union Plaza Apartments

400 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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Derby Capitol Hill
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$1,315 - $1,575
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$1,130 - $1,390
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$185

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$1,315 - $1,575
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Derby Capitol Hill

123 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Solis
$1,495 - $2,850
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$1,495 - $2,850

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$1,495 - $2,850
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Solis

1300 E Pike StSeattle, WA 98122
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Common Capitol
Studio Apartments

Common Capitol

422 11th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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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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Alturra
Studio Apartments

Alturra

306 Summit Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Lincoln Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Court

1020 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Melrose
Studio Apartments

Melrose

1520 Melrose AveSeattle, WA 98122
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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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Pantages
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pantages

803 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Mercury Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercury Apartments

1723 Summit AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Olive Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Tower

1624 Boren AveSeattle, WA 98101
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The Avante Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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The Recherche
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Recherche

1529 Boylston 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 Common Capitol priced from $600. Lincoln Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Common CapitolStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$600
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883
Hudson House0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Kulle Urban Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Olive TowerStudio A - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$999
Belmont Flats0BR/0.5BAStudio,$999
The Recherche0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.35 price per square foot Penthouse B Model at Panorama in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $5,409. 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.
PanoramaPenthouse B3BR,2BA$2.35
Bella Vista Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.54
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Harrison Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.21
St.Ingbert Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Roycroft Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Bellevue ManorBMA - 1 bed, 1 bath 650 SF1BR,1BA$2.45
Sheffield1bd-4081BR,1BA$2.57
Dumar Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.37

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Hill is at Common Capitol listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment is $883 at Holiday Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Hill is starting from $1,060 at Holiday Apartments.

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