Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Terrace Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (52 Rentals)

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property at 5003 240th Pl SW

$1,400

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5003 240th Pl SW

Mountlake TerraceWA98043
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Taluswood Apartments
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$1,722 - $3,233
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Taluswood Apartments

4208 236th St SWMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

6102 St Albion WayMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Delta Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Estates

21912 64th Ave WMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Andorra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andorra

22817 Lakeview DrMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Silver Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oak

21412 48th Ave WMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
property at 21205 Elberta Rd

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21205 Elberta Rd

LynnwoodWA98036

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Spencer 68
$1,642 - $5,096
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Spencer 68

6711 NE 182nd StKenmore, WA 98028
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COLLINS JUNCTION
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$1,826 - $2,774
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COLLINS JUNCTION

4727 200th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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The Woodlynn
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The Woodlynn

6627 200th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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Largo Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Largo Vista Apartments

20333 15th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Whispering Cedars
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Cedars

6501 208th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036

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5607 204th St SW
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5607 204th St SW

5607 204th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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19837 25th Ave NE
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19837 25th Ave NE

19837 25th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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7020 208th St SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

7020 208th St SW

7020 208th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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The Timbers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Timbers

18930 68th Ave NEKenmore, WA 98028

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East Terrace, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Terrace area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sunrise 11 priced from $1,150. Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable East Terrace apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Koz on Alderwood Mall BlvdType EStudio,1BA$1,400
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$1,406
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,485
Terrace Heights1x11BR,1BA$1,500
Whispering CedarsOne Bedroom (Shared Laundry)1BR,1BA$1,518
Wildwood ApartmentsStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,550
5607 204th St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,550
Park 212 Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Pinewood Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Terrace, WA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Terrace area is the $1.69 price per square foot Poppy Model at Scriber Creek Apartments in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value East Terrace apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cypress Heights Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Lake Pleasant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scriber Creek ApartmentsPoppy2BR,2BA$1.69
Cypress Heights TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Crestwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$2.09
QUINN BY VINTAGET9622B2BR,2BA$2.23
Beaver Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.22
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Ballinger Place, LLC1x1 W/D1BR,1BA$2.36
Terrace Heights1x1 w/Garage1BR,1BA$2.26
Park 212 Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Sunrise 11StudioStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Terrace is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in East Terrace is Sunrise 11 which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in East Terrace costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Terrace?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in East Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Terrace?

Cheap apartments in East Terrace have an average cost of $725 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Terrace.

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