Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
First Hill, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in First Hill

$1,725/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in First Hill is $1,725 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in First Hill

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of First Hill rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 9% 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 $1,725, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in First Hill run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

16%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,895

12%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,630

6%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,200

9%

47%

4 bedroom

$5,195

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,630

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,195

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

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,285
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA is 25% lower than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

Discover rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA

Alcove First Hill - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Alcove First Hill

220 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$799–$1,095

Terrazza Apodment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Terrazza Apodment Homes

413 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$861–$987

Zindorf Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Zindorf Apartments

714 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$885–$1,065

423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.2

Excellent

423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill

423 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$889–$1,375

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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 $1,725 per month as of October 3, 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 9% since last year.

How does First Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in First Hill is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 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 $69,000/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).

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