Cheap Apartments for Rent in the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (78 Rentals)

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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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Large Studio
Studio Apartments

Large Studio

200 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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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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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 423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill priced from $799. Alcove First Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable First Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS StandardStudio,1BA$799
Alcove First HillStudio BasementStudio,1BA$865
Union Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
100 on 6thStudio BStudio,1BA$999
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
1404 BoylstonAstoriaStudio,1BA$1,195
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$1,199
The Rise on Madison - Affordable HousingStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,266
John Winthrop ApartmentsA6Studio,1BA$1,284
Union ArmsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the First Hill area is the $2.73 price per square foot Clearwater 3 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Clearwater Apartments - Star Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $3,645. The second greatest value First Hill apartment is the HT2A Model at 600 Ninth starting at $1,895 with a $2.61 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.
Clearwater Apartments - Star ApartmentsClearwater 3 Bed 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$2.73
600 NinthHT2A2BR,1BA$2.61
Lexington ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$2.69
Portico on Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.61
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
Union ArmsStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.64
Belmont Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.86
100 on 6thStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.13
Chasselton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,199, 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 135 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 $609 which is $3,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in First Hill.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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