One Bedroom Apartments in Capitol Hill

TL;DR: The Perch Capitol Hill offers one-bedroom apartments from 599 to 731 square feet, plus a one-bedroom-plus-den layout, in a LEED Gold certified building at 500 Belmont Ave E. Homes come with in-home washer and dryer, quartz countertops, and most have private decks, all a few blocks from Capitol Hill light rail station and the Pike/Pine corridor.

One-Bedroom Floor Plans at The Perch

The Perch Capitol Hill offers four one-bedroom floor plans plus a one-bedroom-plus-den layout, ranging from 599 to 731 square feet, inside a single boutique building at 500 Belmont Ave E. Each layout is designed around natural light, with floor-to-ceiling energy efficient windows that hold temperature better and cut down on street noise from Belmont Ave E below.

Standard One-Bedroom Layouts

The building’s four standard one-bedroom homes, labeled A through D, step up in size from 599 to 731 square feet. Each includes modern kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, and an in-home washer and dryer, so daily errands like laundry don’t mean a trip to a shared building room. Wood-look flooring runs through the main living areas, with cozy carpet in the bedroom. Most homes at The Perch include a private exterior deck, and some one-bedrooms have views toward the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline, though views vary by home and floor. Because this is a smaller, six-floor building rather than a sprawling complex, the number of homes at each layout is limited, and popular orientations can move quickly.

• Size range. One-bedroom homes run from 599 to 731 square feet across the four standard layouts.
• In-unit laundry. Every one-bedroom includes its own washer and dryer, not a shared laundry room.
• Private decks. Most homes include an exterior deck, though not every unit has one, so ask when you tour.
• Finishes. Quartz countertops, modern cabinets, and wood-look flooring appear throughout the one-bedroom homes.

The One-Bedroom Plus Den

The 1 Bed 1 Bath Den floor plan matches the largest standard one-bedroom at 731 square feet, but adds a separate den space. That extra room works as a home office, a reading nook, or overflow storage, without eating into the bedroom or living area. For renters who work from home some days or just want a defined space that isn’t the living room couch, this layout answers a real need that a straight one-bedroom can’t. Because it’s one of the larger and more flexible layouts in the building, the den unit tends to draw interest from renters comparing it against nearby two-bedroom listings elsewhere in Capitol Hill. It offers separate space without the higher rent typically tied to a full second bedroom.

Two-Level Loft Alternative

Renters who want even more separation between sleeping and living space should also look at the building’s one-bedroom two-level lofts, which range from 646 to 750 square feet with a mezzanine sleeping level above the main floor. Some loft homes have exposed wood ceilings, adding a different feel than the standard one-bedroom layouts. These loft floor plans are the least common in the building and tend to go fastest, so if the vertical layout appeals to you, it’s worth checking current availability sooner rather than later.

A one-bedroom in Capitol Hill should feel like a retreat and a launchpad at the same time, and that balance is the whole point of The Perch.

What It Costs to Live Here

Pricing for one-bedroom apartments at The Perch is available by calling the leasing office, since rates shift with availability and floor plan, but the move-in costs and monthly fees are fixed and easy to plan around. Understanding these numbers upfront, rather than guessing, makes budgeting for a Capitol Hill apartment much less stressful.

Move-In Costs to Expect

Every applicant pays a $60 application fee. Once approved, a hold fee applies toward your first month’s rent, and the amount depends on the rent tier: $400 for homes renting at $1,600 or more, $350 for homes between $1,200 and $1,599, and $250 for homes at $1,199 or under. A refundable $600 security deposit applies to the lease. If you have a pet, add a refundable $300 pet deposit plus $50 in monthly pet rent per pet. Parking, if you need it, runs $250 per month for controlled access parking. Small refundable deposits also apply for a transmitter ($75) and a fob ($20), both tied to building access systems rather than the apartment itself.

• Application fee. $60, due when you apply.
• Security deposit. $600, refundable at move-out per your lease terms.
• Pet costs. $300 refundable deposit plus $50 monthly pet rent, per pet.
• Parking. $250 per month for a controlled access spot, if needed.

Utilities and Ongoing Costs

Residents at The Perch are responsible for all utilities, and renter’s insurance is required as part of the lease. The building’s energy efficient design works in your favor here: Energy Star rated appliances, water saving fixtures, LED lighting, and passive cooling that eliminates the need for window AC units all help keep monthly utility costs more predictable than in an older building without these features. For a full breakdown of these numbers in one place, the move in costs and fees page lays out every deposit and fee before you apply, so there are no surprises between your tour and your lease signing.

The MFTE Option for Income-Qualifying Renters

The Perch participates in Seattle’s Multifamily Tax Exemption program, and a limited number of MFTE income-restricted homes are available in the building. These come with their own eligibility review, income documentation, and annual recertification, and applications go through Pronto Housing rather than the standard leasing process. Right now, MFTE units come with a special of up to two weeks free on move-in. This offer applies specifically to MFTE units, not to the building’s standard homes, and MFTE availability changes often since it’s a limited pool. If you think you might qualify, it’s worth checking the mfte program details and applying early. You can Register Now through Pronto Housing to start that process.

• Separate track. MFTE has its own application, eligibility review, and income documentation, handled through Pronto Housing.
• Current special. Up to two weeks free applies to MFTE units only.
• Recertification. MFTE residents complete an annual income recertification to stay in the program.

Floor Plan	Size	Bath	Notable Feature
1 Bed 1 Bath A	599 sq ft	1	Compact layout with efficient storage
1 Bed 1 Bath B	611 sq ft	1	Similar footprint, different window orientation
1 Bed 1 Bath C	674 sq ft	1	More separation between living and sleeping areas
1 Bed 1 Bath D	731 sq ft	1	Largest standard one-bedroom in the building
1 Bed 1 Bath Den	731 sq ft	1	Extra flex room for a home office or guest space

Life on Belmont Ave E and the Pike/Pine Corridor

The Perch sits at 500 Belmont Ave E, on a residential block between the Broadway and E Olive Way corridors, close enough to Pike/Pine to walk to dinner but far enough to have a quieter street at night. This is the kind of one-bedroom apartment search where the neighborhood does as much work as the floor plan, and Capitol Hill delivers on both counts.

Food and Coffee Within a few blocks

Coffee starts the day at Analog Coffee on Summit Ave E, just around the corner, or at hearth and coffee and Espresso Vivace, both on Broadway E. For dinner, Harry’s Fine Foods on Bellevue Ave E and Single Shot on Summit Ave E are close enough to walk to without planning around parking. Altura, Deluxe Bar and Grill, and Corvus and Company all sit along Broadway E, and Capitale Pizzeria and Falafelville cover the casual end of the spectrum. On weekends, Herb and Bitter Public House and Star Sushi and Bar give you two very different moods within a few blocks of each other, and Paradise on Broadway E rounds out the list for something in between.

• Coffee. Analog Coffee, Mintish Coffee House, Espresso Vivace, hearth and coffee, Gearhouse Coffee Shop, and Bean Espresso all sit within an easy walk.
• Dinner. Harry’s Fine Foods, Single Shot, Cafe Lolo, Altura, and Deluxe Bar and Grill cover a range of styles.
• Casual and late-night. Capitale Pizzeria, Falafelville, and Corvus and Company work for a quick bite or a slower night out.

Parks and Outdoor Space

Cal Anderson Park is one of the neighborhood’s central gathering spots, with room to walk, sit, or watch a pickup game. Closer to the building, Tashkent Park and Summit Slope Park offer smaller, quieter green space for a few blocks or a coffee outside. Broadway Hill Park and Thomas Street Mini Park add more pocket-sized options scattered through the neighborhood, and Volunteer Park, a bit further north, is worth the walk for its conservatory and views. That said, you don’t have to leave the building for outdoor space. Most homes at The Perch include a private deck, and the rooftop lounge, with BBQ grills and a view that stretches to the Olympic Mountains, gives residents a shared outdoor space that doesn’t require a park trip at all.

Shopping and Everyday Errands

Broadway Market and the shops along Broadway E cover most everyday needs, while Kobo Shop and Gallery and Pretty Parlor add some local character for gifts or something you won’t find at a chain store. Twice Sold Tales, a used bookstore, is a neighborhood fixture worth a browse. None of this requires a car. It’s a few blocks from Belmont Ave E, which is part of what makes a one-bedroom apartment here feel less like a commute-dependent decision and more like picking a lifestyle.

Getting Around Without a Car

The Perch carries a Walk Score of 96, and Capitol Hill light rail station is close enough to make car-free living genuinely realistic for most daily routines. This matters directly for a one-bedroom apartment search, since transit access changes what neighborhoods are worth considering in the first place.

Light Rail and RapidRide

Capitol Hill light rail station connects you to downtown Seattle, the University of Washington, and the airport via Link light rail, without needing a car or a rideshare. RapidRide service adds another layer of bus access along nearby corridors. Between the two, most commutes across the city are manageable without owning a vehicle at all. For renters who do want a car occasionally, the building offers easy access to cycle share and ZipCar, so you’re not locked out of car access entirely, just freed from the cost and hassle of owning one full-time in a dense urban neighborhood.

• Light rail. Capitol Hill station connects to downtown, the University District, and the airport.
• Bus access. RapidRide service runs nearby for additional coverage across the city.
• Car share. ZipCar and cycle share options are close by for occasional trips.

Parking If You Need It

If you do keep a car, The Perch offers controlled access parking for $250 per month. It’s not included automatically with a lease, so factor it into your budget if a vehicle is part of your daily routine. Controlled access bike storage is also available for residents who commute by bike rather than car, which fits naturally with the neighborhood’s overall walkability and the building’s Walk Score 96.

Building Amenities That Matter Day to Day

Amenities at The Perch focus on daily comfort and sustainability rather than flash, including a rooftop lounge, passive cooling, and controlled access throughout the building. These features shape what living in a one-bedroom here actually feels like, beyond the square footage on a floor plan.

The Rooftop Lounge and Shared Spaces

The rooftop lounge is the building’s signature shared space, with BBQ grills, city views, and an Olympic Mountains backdrop. It’s a place to cook dinner outside, watch the sunset, or just get outside without leaving the building. Package handling is simplified through Parcel Pending package lockers, and controlled building access covers entry points throughout, which matters for day-to-day peace of mind in a dense city neighborhood. For a closer look at what these shared spaces look like in person, the photo gallery shows the rooftop lounge, common areas, and finishes across different floor plans before you ever schedule a visit.

• Rooftop lounge. BBQ grills, city views, and Olympic Mountains views make it a genuine outdoor living room for residents.
• Package lockers. Parcel Pending lockers keep deliveries secure without relying on a front desk.
• Controlled access. Building entry, parking, and bike storage are all controlled access.

Sustainability Built Into the Building

The Perch is LEED Gold certified with a carbon neutral footprint at construction, and it was named a Green Builder Media Home of the Year in 2014. That sustainability commitment shows up in daily living through passive cooling design, meaning no window AC units are needed even in warmer months, and through a reverse cycle air-to-water chiller that transfers heat from the parking garage to the hot water supply. Energy Star rated appliances, water saving fixtures, and LED lighting throughout each home all contribute to lower utility costs and a smaller environmental footprint. For renters who care about the building’s actual construction and operating choices rather than marketing language, the sustainability page goes into more detail on how these systems work together.

Pet Life at The Perch

The Perch is pet-friendly, with a $300 refundable pet deposit and $50 in monthly pet rent per pet. Controlled access bike storage and the building’s walkable location on Belmont Ave E also make daily dog walks easy, with Cal Anderson Park, Summit Slope Park, and Tashkent Park all within a few blocks for a longer outing.

How to Find and Tour a One-Bedroom Apartment on Capitol Hill

The most direct way to find a one-bedroom apartment at The Perch is to check the available apartments page, which uses an interactive map filterable by floor, price, move-in date, and bedroom count. From there, applications for a specific home start directly on that page, which is far more precise than sorting through generic listing sites.

Comparing to Other Capitol Hill Listings

If you’ve been searching listing sites for one-bedroom apartments in Capitol Hill, you’ve probably noticed prices and availability change constantly, and it can be hard to tell what’s actually still open. Checking directly with a building’s own availability tool, like the one at The Perch, cuts out that guesswork. You see real floor plans tied to real availability dates, filtered by the criteria that matter to you, rather than outdated listings pulled from a syndicated feed. Capitol Hill overall is one of Seattle’s denser, more walkable neighborhoods, and demand for well-located one-bedrooms here stays fairly steady. Homes with decks, skyline views, or the den layout tend to move faster than others, so if a specific floor plan catches your eye, it’s worth acting on it rather than waiting.

What to Check Before You Tour

Before scheduling a visit, it helps to know your priorities: square footage, deck access, view direction, and whether you need parking. Reviewing the floor plans page ahead of time lets you walk in with specific homes in mind rather than starting from scratch during the tour itself. When you’re ready to see a one-bedroom home in person, natural light, deck space, and layout in person, Schedule A Tour and a member of the leasing team will walk you through current availability. The leasing office can be reached at 206-489-2747, and general resident services questions go to 206-325-3663. You can also reach the leasing team by email at Leasing@pacificcrestre.com. The office is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm, and closed Sunday and Monday.

• Floor plan review. Check the floor plans page before your visit to narrow down options.
• Tour scheduling. Schedule A Tour to see available homes in person.
• Direct contact. Call 206-489-2747 for leasing questions or email Leasing@pacificcrestre.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Seattle?

Rates for one-bedroom apartments in Seattle vary widely by neighborhood, building age, and amenities. At The Perch, one-bedroom pricing is available by calling the leasing office at 206-489-2747, since current rates depend on floor plan and availability.

How expensive is it to live in Capitol Hill, Seattle?

Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s denser, more walkable neighborhoods, and rents here reflect that convenience and demand. Beyond rent, renters should budget for utilities, since residents are responsible for all utility costs, plus optional expenses like parking at $250 per month if needed.

How do I find apartments on Capitol Hill?

The most direct approach is checking a building’s own availability page rather than relying solely on general listing sites, since those can lag behind real-time openings. The available apartments page at The Perch uses an interactive map filterable by floor, price, move-in date, and bedroom count.

Is Capitol Hill a good part of Seattle to live in?

Capitol Hill offers dense walkability, a Walk Score of 96 at The Perch specifically, direct access to Capitol Hill light rail station, and a concentrated mix of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks along the Broadway and Pike/Pine corridors. Whether it fits your needs depends on your priorities around commute, lifestyle, and budget.

What size are the one-bedroom apartments at The Perch?

The Perch offers four standard one-bedroom floor plans ranging from 599 to 731 square feet, plus a one-bedroom-plus-den layout also at 731 square feet, and one-bedroom two-level lofts from 646 to 750 square feet.

Are utilities included in rent at The Perch?

No. Residents at The Perch are responsible for all utilities, and renter’s insurance is required as part of the lease.

Does The Perch have income-restricted apartments?

Yes. A limited number of MFTE income-restricted homes are available through Seattle’s Multifamily Tax Exemption program, with eligibility review, income documentation, and annual recertification required. Applications go through Pronto Housing, and MFTE units currently come with up to two weeks free.

Is parking available for one-bedroom apartments at The Perch?

Yes. The Perch offers controlled access parking for $250 per month, along with controlled access bike storage for residents who commute by bike.

Can I bring a pet to a one-bedroom apartment at The Perch?

Yes, The Perch is pet-friendly. Pet costs include a $300 refundable pet deposit and $50 in monthly pet rent per pet.

Finding Your One-Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Hill

A one-bedroom apartment search in Capitol Hill comes down to a few real questions: how much space you need, how you want to get around the city, and what your building actually offers day to day. The Perch answers all three with one-bedroom floor plans from 599 to 731 square feet, a Walk Score of 96, Capitol Hill light rail station nearby, and a rooftop lounge with views toward the Olympic Mountains. Add in sustainable building systems, in-home laundry, and clear, published move-in costs, and it’s a straightforward option to evaluate against anything else you’ve seen on Capitol Hill. If one of these one-bedroom layouts sounds like the space you’ve been picturing, the best next step is to see it in person. Schedule A Tour and walk through an available home at 500 Belmont Ave E, or call 206-489-2747 with questions before you visit.