Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Average rent in
First Hill, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in First Hill
$1,697/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in First Hill is $1,697 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $253 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in First Hill
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 6% 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 $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in First Hill run $1,930 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,810.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | 2% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,952 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,810 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,375 |  1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,445 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,280 | |
Broadway | $1,752 | |
Central Business District | $2,027 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,040 | |
Minor | $1,750 | |
South Lake Union | $2,944 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,952
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,810
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,445
Belltown
Average rent
$2,280
Broadway
Average rent
$1,752
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,027
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,040
Minor
Average rent
$1,750
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,944
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
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
13%lower than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA is 26% lower than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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41m ago
220 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$795–$1,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1412 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$825–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
413 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$861–$1,213
Apartment for rent
4h ago
423 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio
1 bath
$885–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1122 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$5,787
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1001 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,174–$5,497
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1421 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$4,265
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10h ago
Verified
704 Spring St #440, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,120–$4,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,974
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
151 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,974
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,050–$1,299
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
500 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Studio
1 bath
$1,195–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
151 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
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 $1,697 per month as of July 4, 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 6% since last year.
How does First Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in First Hill is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $253 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 $68,000/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).