Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (91 Rentals)

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Mason & Main
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$1,332 - $3,507
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Coppins Well
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$1,461 - $4,043
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Coppins Well

1000 Minor AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Zig
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$1,584 - $2,042
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 25

Zig

550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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Tapestry
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$1,624 - $4,111
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Tapestry

104 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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$1,700 - $2,700

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450 South Main St

SeattleWA98104

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M Street
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$1,776 - $4,123
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M Street

910 8th AveSeattle, WA 98104
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NP Hotel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NP Hotel

306 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Manchester Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Arms

1412 Summit AveSeattle, WA 98122

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Terrazza
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Terrazza

413 11th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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423 Terry
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423 Terry

423 Terry AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Belmont Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Flats

1411 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Lowell Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell Apartments

1102 8th AveSeattle, WA 98101
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Sawara
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Sawara

740 Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98104
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Nihonmachi Terrace
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Nihonmachi Terrace

651 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Imperial House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

520 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Paul Revere
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Revere

1018 9th AveSeattle, 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 $795. NP Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable First Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
NP HotelStudioStudio,1BA$795
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Addison on Fourth ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$949
Zindorf ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$989
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
423 TerryS Standard LoftStudio,1BA$999
Nihonmachi TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
Stockbridge Apartment HomesStudio BStudio,1BA$1,195
Hirabayashi PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Alderview - 300 11th Ave starting at $1,719 with a $2.28 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.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.19
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Hill House Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.57
Fountainside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Arrive First HillAlder1BR,1BA$2.74
ReverbStudio - S3, S5, S6, S8Studio ,1BA$2.86
Hirabayashi PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.74
The Rise on Madison - Affordable HousingStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio ,1BA$2.86
Nihonmachi TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57
NP HotelStudioStudio ,1BA$2.18

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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 $1,215.

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

The cheapest apartment in First Hill is Addison on Fourth Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in First Hill costs $7,374.

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 95 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 $231 which is $7,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Hill.

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