Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (157 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 Luna Mia Co-Living Studios priced from $699. 422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosLease Today and Receive 6 Weeks Free! Classic a...Studio,$699
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$799
Hudson House0BD/0.5BA 171 sq ftStudio,$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$825
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883
Manchester ArmsStudio 1Studio,1BA$895
Thomas Street LoftsSEDU patioStudio,1BA$1,050
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio AStudio,1BA$1,070
Towne Apartments01Studio,1BA$1,141

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.21 price per square foot 711 Summit Ave E Model at 711 Summit Ave E, Unit C in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kelo starting at $1,950 with a $2.29 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.
711 Summit Ave E, Unit C711 Summit Ave E2BR,1BA$2.21
Kelo2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Red Lion1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.30
The Winston1x11BR,1BA$2.19
Lansdowne Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
Bancroft Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
PorterSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.45
700 E Mercer1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
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!

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 $1,141.

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 $6,441.

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 19 regular apartments in Capitol Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol Hill?

Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $555 which is $5,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.

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