Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,000 (93 Rentals)

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Delta Estates
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Delta Estates

21912 64th Ave WMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Andorra
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Andorra

22817 Lakeview DrMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Lakeside Apartments
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Lakeside Apartments

6102 St Albion WayMountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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Cheapest Available Mountlake Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mountlake Terrace, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 192 Shoreline in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood priced from $1,099. Octavia in the North Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mountlake Terrace apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
192 ShorelineGoat1BR,1BA$1,099
OctaviaVV-One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,320
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,350
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,399
Arabella Apartment Homes IIStudio IIStudio,1BA$1,425
Postmark ApartmentsOne Bedroom MFTE1BR,1BA$1,425
Koz on Alderwood Mall BlvdType EStudio,1BA$1,450
Green Leaf ShorelineStu - Income LimitedStudio,1BA$1,475
Pacific Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountlake Terrace area is the $2.09 price per square foot Three Bedroom and Two and Half Bath Model at Edgewood North in the in the Seattle Heights neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Mountlake Terrace apartment is the Daffodil ADA Model at Scriber Creek Apartments starting at $2,209 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the East Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountlake Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edgewood NorthThree Bedroom and Two and Half Bath3BR,2.5BA$2.09
Scriber Creek ApartmentsDaffodil ADA4BR,2BA$1.78
Kingswood Townhome Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.75
5707 Townhouses2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Hillside Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.83
7911 236th St SW, Unit Apt B7911 236th St SW2BR,1BA$1.90
Cypress Heights Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Beaver Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.02
Woodview ApartmentsTwo Bed/One bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountlake Terrace Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountlake Terrace?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountlake Terrace is at Arabella Apartment Homes II listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountlake Terrace Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountlake Terrace Apartment is $1,099 at 192 Shoreline.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountlake Terrace Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountlake Terrace is starting from $1,399 at The Blakely at Echo Lake.

What is the most affordable Mountlake Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mountlake Terrace Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 192 Shoreline and starts from $1,771.

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