Average Rent in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA Rents

Capitol Hill rentals average $1,717 for a studio rental to $3,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,003, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $101 (6.17%) year-over-year from $1,641 to $1,742. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $60 (-2.75%) year-over-year from $2,190 to $2,130. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $165 (-6.02%) year-over-year from $2,736 to $2,571. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,229 (-23.73%) year-over-year from $5,179 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $301 (-7.35%) year-over-year from $4,096 to $3,795. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.65	$1,742	$1,641 (6.17%)	$1,347 (29.36%)
1 BR	$39.65	$2,130	$2,190 (-2.75%)	$1,783 (19.41%)
2 BR	$40.39	$2,571	$2,736 (-6.02%)	$2,569 (0.07%)
4+ BR	$22.77	$3,795	$4,096 (-7.35%)	$5,164 (-26.51%)

Historical Rents in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Capitol Hill. The average rent in Capitol Hill is currently $2,205 per month. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,205, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,205 per month.

Let's compare Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA is 13.51% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA are about 7.08% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,485	$2,300	$2,995	$2,205

Top Neighborhoods Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill. One neighborhood in the area is South-Lake Union. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA is currently around $2,510 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Capitol Hill's average rent, which is only $2,003. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, South-Lake Union has the most affordable average rent at $2,510 per month. Whereas, at $2,510 average rent per month, South-Lake Union is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Capitol Hill. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA	$2,180	$2,502	$3,864	$2,510

Top Counties Near Capitol Hill

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Top Zipcodes Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,310.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,987. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA is $2,399 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,295 per month. Which comes out to $43 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,879	$2,331	$2,914	$2,205
98109, Seattle, WA	$2,095	$2,467	$3,675	$2,416

Frequently Asked Questions - Capitol Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,003. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,717 and an average price per square feet of $44.65. There are a total of 18 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,183 and an average price per square feet of $39.65. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,797 and an average price per square feet of $40.39. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

How have rent prices in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA is around $1,602/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.