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

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 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$2.76
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
HANA ApartmentsUrban One B - 80% AMI1BR,1BA$2.71
Union ArmsStudio DStudio ,1BA$2.64
100 on 6thOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.50
Chasselton0BR/1.0BAStudio ,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.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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