$1,550 – $3,984/mo

Studio–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
446–1,194 sq ft
23 units available
Pet friendly

1530 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122

As of November 2, 2026, Ava Capitol Hill in Seattle, WA has 23 apartments for rent from $1,550 to $3,984/mo. Studios start at $1,550, one-bedrooms at $2,150, and two-bedrooms at $3,470. The average asking rent has fallen 3.2% since March 31, 2026, from $2,643 to $2,558.

Floor plans

Ava Capitol Hill has 23 units available across 16 floor plans: 3 studio layouts (446–489 sq ft), 8 one-bedroom layouts (527–976 sq ft), and 5 two-bedroom layouts (985–1,194 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

S1V

Studio • 1 Bath • 446 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,550/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
313	$1,550	446	Dec 24

S2V

Studio • 1 Bath • 489 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,735/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
610	$1,945	489	Nov 1
321	$1,735	489	Nov 23
721	$1,795	489	Dec 15

S1

Studio • 1 Bath • 479 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,920/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
623	$2,055	479	Nov 1
523	$1,920	479	Nov 18

A6

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 657 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,150/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
401	$2,150	657	Jan 15

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 527 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,185/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
632	$2,185	527	Dec 9

A7

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 715 – 741 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,323/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
607	$2,521	741	Nov 1
207	$2,323	715	Dec 15

A1V

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 689 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,450/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
119	$2,450	689	Oct 30
219	$2,605	689	Nov 17

A4V

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 723 – 759 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,510/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
105	$2,725	723	Nov 24
405	$2,510	759	Nov 27

A9

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 798 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,742/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
426	$2,742	798	Nov 1
428	$2,742	798	Nov 1

A5V

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 786 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,810/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
436	$2,810	786	Dec 2

A1L

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 976 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,984/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2	$3,984	976	Nov 1

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 985 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,470/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
733	$3,470	985	Nov 1

B2V

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,087 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,480/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
412	$3,480	1,087	Nov 1

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,045 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,520/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
325	$3,520	1,045	Nov 1

B6

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,157 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,550/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
502	$3,550	1,157	Nov 11

B7

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,194 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,615/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
725	$3,615	1,194	Oct 31

See all 101 units listed at Ava Capitol Hill, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Ava Capitol Hill, a studio starts at about $1,879 a month all-in: $1,550 rent, $83 in listed fees, and an estimated $246 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,497 and a two-bedroom at about $3,902.

All-in from$1,879/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Ava Capitol Hill takes about $55,800 a year for a studio, $77,400 for a one-bedroom, and $124,920 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,879 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $79,100 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,879/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$79,100/yr

Income to qualify

$55,800/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Ava Capitol Hill has ranged from $2,182 to $2,856. The current average is $2,558, down $85 (3.2%) from $2,643 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (202 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Ava Capitol Hill, leases run 12 months. The listing shows $83 a month in fees (required monthly fees).

Rent
$1,550 – $3,984/mo
Lease term
12 months
Earliest move-in
Jan 15

Monthly fees

Required Monthly Fees

$83/mo

Amenities

Ava Capitol Hill is pet friendly and has parking on site and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 25 amenities, including fitness center, balcony/patio, and avaconnect technology package.

Avaconnect Technology Package
Barbecue
Bike Storage
Close To Seattle Academy Of Arts And Sciences, Seattle University, Seattle Central College
Fitness Center
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Furnished
Green Apartment
Green Community
High-Speed Wifi

Highway Access
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Lounge
On-Site Maintenance
On-Site Retail
Package Acceptance
Parking
Pet Friendly
Public Transportation
Smoke Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Walk-In Closets (Select Homes)
Balcony/Patio
Laundry/Configuration
Unit/Stainless/Steel/Appliances

Location

1530 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122

Resident reviews

Residents of Ava Capitol Hill rate maintenance (4.8) and location (4.7) highest and building quality (3.5) lowest.

3.4 · 200+ reviews

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management4.2

Maintenance4.8

Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1

Location4.7

Building Quality3.5

Overall100 reviews

AVA Capitol Hill offers a well-maintained building in a convenient Capitol Hill location with modern amenities and responsive maintenance service. However, residents report recurring issues with elevator reliability, high rent increases at renewal, and challenges reaching the leasing office. Staff responsiveness and maintenance quality are consistently praised, though communication accessibility and building infrastructure reliability remain pain points.

Management and leasing staff receive consistently high praise for responsiveness, friendliness, and helpfulness, with maintenance teams noted for quick issue resolution. However, accessibility challenges have emerged, including difficulty reaching the office by phone, appointment-only scheduling, and communication delays via email. Residents also report concerns about fee increases, the mandatory technology fee structure, and policy enforcement communication.

Maintenance staff consistently receive high praise for prompt, professional, and effective service across repair requests, appliance issues, and emergency situations. Response times are typically same-day or within 24 hours, with residents noting staff professionalism and follow-up communication. A recurring issue involves elevator reliability, with reports of extended downtime affecting building accessibility, though management acknowledges this is being addressed.

AVA Capitol Hill offers modern, well-maintained apartments with comprehensive amenities including a gym, package lockers, parking, and secure digital access. Maintenance and leasing staff are consistently responsive and helpful. However, residents report recurring issues with elevator reliability, package theft despite security measures, the Latch digital lock system's functionality and associated fees, and significant year-over-year rent increases.

The property benefits from an excellent Capitol Hill location with abundant nearby restaurants, nightlife, and transit access, making it convenient for work commutes and urban living. Residents consistently praise the modern amenities, secure building design, and responsive staff. Common concerns include occasional elevator reliability issues, road noise from the busy neighborhood, and package theft despite security measures.

The building features modern amenities, a convenient location, and responsive maintenance staff, but residents report persistent elevator reliability issues and noise transmission between units. The main elevator experiences frequent outages lasting weeks to months, creating significant inconvenience for upper-floor residents. Sound insulation is inconsistent, with some residents reporting good noise isolation while others hear neighbor activity clearly.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Ava Capitol Hill is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A+
Transit: Excellent; Grade A+
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade B

About this property

AVA Capitol Hill features: Pet Friendly, Parking, Fitness Center, In-Unit Washer/Dryer, Furnished, Highway Access, Public Transportation, Package Acceptance, High-Speed WiFi, Barbecue, Bike Storage, Green Community, On-site Maintenance, Smoke Free, On-Site Retail, AVAConnect Technology Package, Close to Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences, Seattle University, Seattle Central College, Lounge, Walk-in Closets (Select Homes), Fully Equipped Kitchen, Green Apartment, Stainless Steel Appliances

Nearby schools

The closest school to Ava Capitol Hill is The Northwest School, a private high school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Seattle World School, 0.7 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
The Northwest School Private · High	Private	High	0.1 mi
SCCC Early Childcare Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.2 mi
Seattle Academy Private · High	Private	High	0.4 mi
Mothers Place Quality Day Care Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Learning Tree Montessori School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.6 mi
Beginnings Child Care Center 1 Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Seattle World School Public · High	Public	High	0.7 mi
Childhaven Child Care Center-Broadway Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.7 mi
Childhaven Day Care-Orcas Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.7 mi
Kidus Montessori Early Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.8 mi