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Budget apartments for rent in First Hill, Seattle

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Published on March 18, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in First Hill, Seattle1020 Seneca St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end price on a rental in First Hill look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,712, compared to a $1,595 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole.

A look at local listings in First Hill via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Seattle neighborhood.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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720 Seneca St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,175/month, this 463-square-foot studio apartment, located at 720 Seneca St., is 26.6% less than the $1,600/month median rent for a studio in First Hill.

The building features garage parking; the residence also includes a walk-in closet, a renovated kitchen and in-unit laundry. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a $700 deposit and a $40 application fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1420 Boren Ave.

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Check out this 380-square-foot studio apartment at 1420 Boren Ave., listed at $1,495/month.

The residence features granite countertops, a renovated kitchen, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and large windows. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(Here's the listing.)

1215 Seneca St.

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This studio apartment, situated at 1215 Seneca St., is listed for $1,395/month for its 445 square feet.

The unit comes with a dishwasher. Cats are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1020 Seneca St.

Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's this 480-square-foot apartment at 1020 Seneca St., listed at $1,405/month.

The unit includes hardwood flooring. The building features outdoor space, on-site management and a resident lounge. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. 

(See the listing here.)


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