
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,299 (3 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in First Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
First Hill Studio Apartments | $1,790 | $870 | $3,055 |
First Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,099 | $6,893 |
First Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,575 | $1,299 | $9,363 |
First Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,699 | $7,065 |
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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.
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- 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 $1,289.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in First Hill?
The cheapest apartment in First Hill is 600 Ninth which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in First Hill costs $3,697.
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 115 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 $641 which is $3,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Hill.
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