Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,249 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1221 Minor Ave

$1,795 - $2,350

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$1,795 - $2,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1221 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
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Coppins Well
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$1,828 - $2,819
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$1,628 - $4,014
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Coppins Well

1000 Minor AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Zig
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$1,954 - $2,161
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$1,641 - $2,860
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550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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The Victor
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$1,956 - $2,908
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$1,961 - $3,594
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The Victor

1100 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98101
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property at 1414 12th Ave

$1,995

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1414 12th Ave, Unit 515

1414 12th Ave
SeattleWA98122
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100 on 6th
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 on 6th

100 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Sawara
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sawara

740 Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98104
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Imperial House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

520 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ludlow
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ludlow

701-711 E Pike StSeattle, WA 98122
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Origin 206
1 Bedroom Apartments

Origin 206

206 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Lowell Apartments
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Lowell Apartments

1102 8th AveSeattle, WA 98101
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Bay Ridge Court
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Bay Ridge Court

805 Cherry StSeattle, WA 98104
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The Santa Fe
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The Santa Fe

1417 Belmont AveSeattle, WA 98122

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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First Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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First Hill, Seattle, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap First Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in First Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in First Hill is under $1,225.

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

The cheapest apartment in First Hill is Monticello Apartments which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in First Hill costs $7,429.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in First 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 96 regular apartments in First 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 First Hill?

Cheap apartments in First Hill have an average cost of $267 which is $7,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Hill.

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