Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (130 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle.

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Harvard Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Court

610 Harvard Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Lincoln Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Court

1020 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Melrose
Studio Apartments

Melrose

1520 Melrose AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Ramiro's Place
Studio Apartments

Ramiro's Place

200 10th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Alturra
Studio Apartments

Alturra

306 Summit Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Holiday Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Apartments

1001 E John StSeattle, WA 98102
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Manchester Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Arms

1412 Summit AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Lincoln Court priced from $790. Melrose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Capitol Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$799
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Pantages2/12BR,1BA$1,017
AlturraLoftStudio,1BA$1,050
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio FStudio,1BA$1,050
EnveStudio AStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Hill, WA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Hill area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Roosevelt Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Capitol Hill apartment is the 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Alexander Apartments1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.26
Bancroft Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
Charming 1-Bedroom in Capitol Hill – Flexi...1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
The Morris Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.58
Union ArmsStudio GStudio ,1BA$2.59
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Getting Around the Capitol Hill Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Capitol Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Hill is under $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Hill is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Capitol Hill costs $4,638.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol 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 15 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol Hill?

Cheap apartments in Capitol Hill have an average cost of $841 which is $3,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill.

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