Sitka
1255 Harrison St,
Seattle, WA 98109
$1,929 - $4,399 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Capitol Hill Seattle, WA
The party never ends in Seattle's trendiest neighborhood.
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Yes, it's called Capitol Hill -- but it isn't the capitol and there's no capitol building. So how did this Seattle neighborhood get its name? Back around 1900, a real estate developer renamed the burgeoning community from "Broadway Hill" to "Capitol Hill" because he wanted the capitol to be moved from Olympia to Seattle. That never happened, and the quirky neighborhood kept its new quirky name. Capitol Hill is the neighborhood for those who love nightlife. As Seattle's premier place to party, Capitol Hill is home to coffee houses, taverns, bars, nightclubs, and theaters. Home to artists and musicians, Capitol Hill features a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, and it is home to the Capitol Hill Arts District. College students also find their way to the Hill, which is home to Seattle Central College and is just south of the University of Washington. In addition to the terrific restaurants, shops, and cafes you'll discover when you choose a Capitol Hill apartment, you'll discover three large parks: Volunteer Park, Cal Anderson Park, and Interlaken Park. Volunteer Park is a designated landmark that features the Seattle Asian Art Museum, a playground, the Volunteer Park Conservatory, and an iconic water tower. Of course, a neighborhood that likes a good party will throw a major one, and the Capitol Hill Block Party takes place in July. Featuring three full days of live music and art, this weekend celebration is a party you'll never forget.
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Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Capitol Hill is $1,435 for a studio, $1,992 for one bedroom, $2,860 for two bedrooms, and $3,697 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capitol Hill has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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407 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,435/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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628 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,992/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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876 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,860/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,295 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,697/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Volunteer Park
- Cascade Playground
- Interlaken Park
- Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center
- Denny Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.