Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (66 Rentals)

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104 12th Ave

SeattleWA98122

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704 Spring St

SeattleWA98104

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Manchester Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Manchester Arms

1412 Summit AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Terrazza
Studio Apartments

Terrazza

413 11th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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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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Sawara
1 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Revere

1018 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104
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1404 Boylston
Studio Apartments

1404 Boylston

1404 Boylston AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Chasselton
Studio Apartments

Chasselton

1017 Boren AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Clarwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Clarwood Apartments

805 Marion 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 100 on 6th priced from $999. Addison on Fourth Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable First Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
100 on 6thStudio AStudio,1BA$999
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,050
Zindorf ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,175
1404 BoylstonAstoriaStudio,1BA$1,195
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$1,199
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS PremiumStudio,1BA$1,215
Alcove First HillStudio Loft - MFTEStudio,1BA$1,245
Quintessa ApartmentsSunset Vista1BR,1BA$1,250
The Rise on Madison - Affordable HousingStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,266
Chasselton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Alderview - 300 11th Ave starting at $2,395 with a $2.43 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.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.28
Alderview - 300 11th Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Hillside 4112BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.72
600 NinthHT2A2BR,1BA$2.59
Avanti1X11BR,1BA$2.80
Lexington ApartmentsA1.ate1BR,1BA$2.80
Charbonneau ApartmentsH1BR,1BA$2.86
Union ArmsStudio GStudio ,1BA$2.59
Chasselton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.74
100 on 6thStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.63

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First Hill, Seattle, WA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA 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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in First Hill is Quintessa Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in First Hill costs $3,645.

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 114 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 $577 which is $3,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Hill.

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