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

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Harvard Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Court

610 Harvard 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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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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Holiday Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Apartments

1001 E John StSeattle, WA 98102
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, 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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The Avante Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Capitol Core
Studio Apartments

Capitol Core

215 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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411 11th Ave E
Studio Apartments

411 11th Ave E

411 11th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Tranquil Retreat
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tranquil Retreat

431 14th Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Mad Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mad Flats

1523 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122

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Glen Ellen Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Ellen Apartments

1305 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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East John
Studio Apartments

East John

1113 E John StSeattle, WA 98102

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$895
El Mondo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Olive Towers ApartmentsStudio A - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$999
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio FStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pardee Townhomes3 bedroom - 60% AMI3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Alexander Apartments2BDRM2BR,1BA$2.52
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Hollywood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
RAM Ramayana Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.58
The LarkspurOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Union ArmsStudio GStudio ,1BA$2.59
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Lincoln CourtSStudio ,1BA$2.55

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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

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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