Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (61 Rentals)

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$1,671 - $3,735Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26

Zig

550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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Terrazza
Studio Apartments

Terrazza

413 11th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Hirabayashi Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hirabayashi Place

424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104

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Oxford Crest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Crest Apartments

1400 Boren AveSeattle, WA 98101
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Lowell Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lowell Apartments

1102 8th AveSeattle, WA 98101
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100 on 6th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 on 6th

100 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Sawara
1 to 5 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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Paul Revere
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Revere

1018 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Clarwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clarwood Apartments

805 Marion StSeattle, WA 98104
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The Madison Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison Apartments

823 Madison 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. Soleil Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable First Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Soleil ApartmentsFurnished Studios Perfect for Short-Term RentalsStudio,1BA$950
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,075
Cambridge ApartmentsStudio - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,132
Zindorf ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,225
Manchester Arms0BD/1BAStudio,1BA$1,250
The Rise on Madison - Affordable HousingStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,266
Tate Mason House - 55+ Community1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,300
Portico on Terrace Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
John Winthrop ApartmentsA3Studio,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.93 price per square foot Penthouse B Model at Panorama in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $6,750. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the Barberry Model at Arrive First Hill starting at $2,475 with a $2.75 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.
PanoramaPenthouse B3BR,2BA$2.93
Arrive First HillBarberry2BR,1BA$2.75
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB72BR,1BA$1.98
Bay Ridge Court (Cobblestone Court)2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.64
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.48
The Jefferson1B1BR,1BA$2.98
Hana1x1URB-5141BR,1BA$2.71
Ludlow B ApartmentsLudlow B 1x11BR,1BA$2.88
Tate Mason House - 55+ CommunityStudio - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.92
Cambridge ApartmentsStudio - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.99

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First Hill, Seattle, WA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the First Hill Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

99 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 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 $1,341.

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

The cheapest apartment in First Hill is Tate Mason House - 55+ Community which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in First Hill costs $5,445.

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

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