Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Average rent in
First Hill, Seattle, WA

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in First Hill, Seattle, WA is $1,680. This is -12%, or $220, lower than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,680

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

73

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in First Hill, Seattle, WA is $1,680. This is -12%, or $220, lower than the national average.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
52%
7%
1%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

84%
16%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
First Hill, Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in First Hill, Seattle, WA have increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
First Hill, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in First Hill, Seattle, WA is $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in First Hill, Seattle, WA costs about $1,750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,710. Houses for rent in First Hill, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,910.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,797

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,680

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,136

4%

53%

Studio

$1,277

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,277

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,680

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,136

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

53%

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.

Compare rent prices in First Hill, Seattle, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in First Hill, Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belltown, Seattle, WA.

First Hill

Median rent price$1,680
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,388
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA is 30% lower than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Terrazza Apodment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

Terrazza Apodment Homes

413 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

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1h ago

8.3

Very good

Belmont Flats

1411 Boylston Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$799–$1,699

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9h ago

8.3

Very good

Soleil Apartments

315 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$825–$1,100

Apartment for rent

Manchester Arms - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Manchester Arms

1412 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$825–$1,699

Apartment for rent

Alcove First Hill - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Alcove First Hill

220 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$845–$1,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Cityscape Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.8

Excellent

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Cityscape Broadway

500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

1 bath

$895–$1,275

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

14h ago

9.2

Excellent

423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill

423 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$925–$1,465

Apartment for rent

Oxford Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Oxford Crest Apartments

1400 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$925–$1,425

Price drop

Apartment for rent