
Cheap Homes for Rent in First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,600 (2 Rentals)
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First Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in First Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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First Hill 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,737 | $2,475 | $3,000 |
First Hill 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 2 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the First Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA
As of March 27, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Clearwater Apartments - Star Apartments | Clearwater 3 Bed 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $2.73 |
600 Ninth | HT2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Lexington Apartments | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Portico on Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Alderview - 300 11th Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
HANA Apartments | Urban One B - 80% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Union Arms | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
100 on 6th | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Chasselton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about First Hill
What type of rentals are currently available in First Hill?
There are currently 219 Apartments for Rent in First Hill, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,057. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in First Hill ranging from $1,600 to $3,750.
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 $1,600 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,646.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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