Capitol Hill

Seattle, WA

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Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA

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The party never ends in Seattle's trendiest neighborhood.

Hip Nightlife Bars Nightclubs Artistic Shops Cafes Eclectic Exciting Urban Walkable

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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Capitol Hill is $1,392 for a studio, $1,921 for one bedroom, $2,728 for two bedrooms, and $3,461 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capitol Hill has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 412 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,392/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,921/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 896 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,728/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,352 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,461/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

96

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

83

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Volunteer Park
  • Interlaken Park
  • Freeway Park
  • Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center
  • Denny Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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