What is the average apartment size in First Hill, Seattle, WA?

The average size for a First Hill, Seattle, WA apartment is 658 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in First Hill?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in First Hill is $2,266 per month, a 2.06% increase from last years average of $2,220.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in First Hill?

In First Hill, studios rent for $1,476 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,232 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,401 per month.

What is the average apartment size in First Hill?

The typical apartment in First Hill offers about 658 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in First Hill?

Studio apartments in First Hill average 436 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 639 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,001 sq. ft.

First Hill, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in First Hill?

The typical rent budget in First Hill ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 23% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in First Hill?

In First Hill, 85% of households rent while 15% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in First Hill is $2,266, a 2.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,220.

Studio Apartments at $1,476 offer the most budget-friendly option with 436 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 639 square feet for $2,232, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,401 offer 1,001 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in First Hill, Seattle, WA

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,266	658 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,476	436 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,232	639 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,401	1,001 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

First Hill, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in First Hill, Seattle, WA have increased by 2.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,220 to $2,266.

What's the typical rent budget in First Hill, Seattle, WA?

The largest share of rentals in First Hill, Seattle, WA (23%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in First Hill, Seattle, WA?

3,324 or 85% of the households in First Hill, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 589 or 15% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in First Hill?

Mount Baker $1,341/month

Loyal Heights $1,607/month

Victory Heights $1,610/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,241/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in First Hill?

Ravenna $2,779/month

Belltown $2,847/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,089/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,089
Belltown	$2,847
Ravenna	$2,779
Central Waterfront	$2,728
South Lake Union	$2,724
Pike Market	$2,711
Westlake	$2,596
Pioneer Square	$2,559
Green Lake	$2,499
East Queen Anne	$2,448
Crown Hill	$2,439
Wallingford	$2,370
Fremont	$2,368
South Delridge	$2,275
North Admiral	$2,266
First Hill	$2,266
North City	$2,246
Lower Queen Anne	$2,246
Columbia City	$2,245
Hillwood	$2,199
Genesee	$2,194
Ballard	$2,191
Atlantic	$2,186
West Queen Anne	$2,186
West Woodland	$2,178
North Queen Anne	$2,163
North Delridge	$2,139
Madison Park	$2,139
Parkwood	$2,129
Meridian Park	$2,115
Roxhill	$2,108
Minor	$2,107
Fairmount Park	$2,104
Stevens	$2,101
University District	$2,095
Broadway	$2,090
Yesler Terrace	$2,074
Echo Lake	$2,068
Greenwood	$2,063
Eastlake	$2,051
Maple Leaf	$2,049
Roosevelt	$2,041
Junction	$2,021
Interbay	$1,972
Portage Bay	$1,947
Whittier Heights	$1,943
Haller Lake	$1,940
High Point	$1,904
Pinehurst	$1,900
North Beacon Hill	$1,886
North College Park	$1,879
Mann	$1,842
Brighton	$1,805
Central Des Moines	$1,796
Richmond Highlands	$1,781
Broadview	$1,777
Cedar Park	$1,776
Olympic Hills	$1,765
International District	$1,745
Bitter Lake	$1,710
Ballinger	$1,696
South Des Moines	$1,672
Wedgwood	$1,614
Victory Heights	$1,610
Loyal Heights	$1,607
Mount Baker	$1,341

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in First Hill is 4% higher than in Atlantic

$2,266

First Hill rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,266

$2,186

Atlantic rent is 3% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,186

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all First Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.