Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
First Hill, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in First Hill
$1,650/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in First Hill is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $299 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in First Hill
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of First Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in First Hill, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in First Hill have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
First Hill, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in First Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in First Hill is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in First Hill run $1,878 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,330 |  2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,897 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 4% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $2,187 | 3% | 90% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,297 | |
Broadway | $1,795 | |
Central Business District | $2,388 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,052 | |
Minor | $1,672 | |
South Lake Union | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,875 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
90%
Belltown
Average rent
$2,297
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,388
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,052
Minor
Average rent
$1,672
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in First Hill, Seattle, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in First Hill, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in First Hill and Belltown by all bedroom counts and property types.
First Hill
15%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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220 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$812–$1,037
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1412 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
0–1 bath
$845–$1,249
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Studio
1 bath
$910–$1,335
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$950–$1,645
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1.5 baths
$4,500
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704 Spring St #440, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$4,250
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1d ago
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1001 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio
1 bath
$3,465
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,295
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5d+ ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,119–$1,195
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39m ago
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151 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
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2h ago
1406 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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16h ago
Verified
1011 E Terrace St #695, Seattle, WA 98122
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,020
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5d+ ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,119–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,119–$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1100 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,368–$1,456
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
315 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for First Hill, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the First Hill rental market.
How much is rent in First Hill?
The average rent in First Hill is $1,650 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in First Hill?
Average rent prices in First Hill have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does First Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in First Hill is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in First Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in First Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).