Cheap Homes for Rent in First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,700 (16 Rentals)

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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. Cambridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Cambridge ApartmentsStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$999
100 on 6thStudio AStudio,1BA$999
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS Premium LoftStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.95 price per square foot 412 11th Avenue Model at 412 11th Avenue, Unit 213 in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the Barberry Model at Arrive First Hill starting at $2,675 with a $2.97 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.
412 11th Avenue, Unit 213412 11th Avenue2BR,2BA$2.95
Arrive First HillBarberry2BR,1BA$2.97
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Coppins Well1Bed 1Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.88
Avanti1X11BR,1BA$2.92
Hana1x1URB-5021BR,1BA$2.78
Belmont Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.92
The Rise on Madison - Affordable HousingStudio 60 Percent AMIStudio ,1BA$3.05
Cambridge ApartmentsStudio - 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.83
100 on 6thStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about First Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in First Hill?

There are currently 205 Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $10,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Hill ranging from $1,700 to $3,490.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in First Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in First Hill ranges from $1,700 to $3,490 with an average monthly rent of $2,450.

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