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

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Coppins Well
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$1,628 - $4,014
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Coppins Well

1000 Minor AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Mason & Main
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$1,549 - $3,266
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Zig
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$1,641 - $2,860
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Zig

550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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M Street
$1,646 - $3,553
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M Street

910 8th AveSeattle, WA 98104
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property at 1221 Minor Ave

$1,795 - $2,350

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1221 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
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Swell
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$1,816 - $7,436
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Swell

821 S Washington StSeattle, WA 98104
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The Victor
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$1,961 - $3,594
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The Victor

1100 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98101
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$1,972 - $4,267
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1421 Harvard AveSeattle, WA 98122
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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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423 Terry
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423 Terry

423 Terry AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Terrazza
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Terrazza

413 11th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Hirabayashi Place
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Hirabayashi Place

424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104

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First Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available First Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the First Hill area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove First Hill priced from $812. 423 Terry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable First Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove First HillStudio Basement - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
423 TerryS StandardStudio,1BA$850
Addison on Fourth ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$999
Zindorf ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$999
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Soleil ApartmentsFurnished Studios Perfect for Short-Term RentalsStudio,1BA$1,100
Monticello ApartmentsRetroStudio,1BA$1,138
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,199
Cambridge ApartmentsStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,199
Belmont Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2x2 A Model at Panorama in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,224. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Portico on Terrace starting at $1,995 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for First Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Panorama2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.78
Portico on Terrace2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.99
The Rise on Madison - Affordable Housing3 Bedroom 2 Bath 60 Percent AMI3BR,2BA$2.43
The Jefferson2B2BR,1BA$2.40
Avanti1X11BR,1BA$2.64
Arrive First HillAspen1BR,1BA$2.43
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.15
Fountainside Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
John Wallace Apartments1021BR,1BA$2.25
Belmont Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.45

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

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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