
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $999 (65 Rentals)


Cambridge Apartments

Union Plaza Apartments

Addison on Fourth Apartments

Soleil Apartments

Monticello Apartments

1419 Boylston Ave

Manchester Arms
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Anthem on 12th

Woodworth Apartments

John Winthrop Apartments

Decibel on 12th

1323 Boren Ave, Unit 216

The Mill at First Hill

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Coppins Well

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Zig
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M Street

VIVA

Yesler Towers

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AVIA on Pike Street

Arrive First Hill

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Swell

450 South Main St, Unit 413

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1427 11th Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID783

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Gridline

Firenze aPodment Suites
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Alcove First Hill

423 Terry

Terrazza

Hirabayashi Place

Belmont Flats

The Tuscany Apartments

Starlight Apartments

Lowell Apartments

1404 Boylston

100 on 6th
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Belmont Apartments

Hill House Apartments

Ascona Apartments

Oxford Crest Apartments

John Alden Apartments

Origin 206

Sound on 12th

Clarwood Apartments

The Madison Apartments

Tate Mason House - 55+ Community
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First Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
First Hill Studio Apartments | $1,804 | $999 | $3,183 |
| First Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,249 | $3,958 |
| First Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,539 | $1,399 | $8,738 |
| First Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,647 | $1,966 | $8,398 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFirst Hill, Seattle, WA
Ranked #27
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 Alcove First Hill which is listed at $812, 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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