
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Terrace Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (29 Rentals)
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Pinewood Square Apartment Homes

Park 212 Apartment Homes
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5823 202nd St SW, Unit #1

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East Terrace, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,719 | $1,150 | $4,600 |
| East Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,125 | $5,600 |
| East Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,675 | $6,500 |
| East Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,999 | $6,312 |
| East Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $2,209 | $8,817 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Terrace Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA.
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Cheapest Available East Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Terrace area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise 11 priced from $1,125. Pinewood Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable East Terrace apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise 11 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Pinewood Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd | Type F | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Park 212 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Whispering Cedars | One Bedroom (Shared Laundry) | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
| Andorra | Villa SM | 1BR,1BA | $1,536 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,588 |
| Park 210 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Ballinger Place, LLC | 1x1 W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| QUINN BY VINTAGE | T9611B | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Terrace, WA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Terrace area is the $1.78 price per square foot Daffodil ADA Model at Scriber Creek Apartments in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value East Terrace apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Cypress Heights Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.86 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scriber Creek Apartments | Daffodil ADA | 4BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Cypress Heights Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Beaver Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Woodview Apartments | Two Bed/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Spencer 68 | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Park 210 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Park 212 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Pinewood Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Sunrise 11 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in East Terrace is Sunrise 11 which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in East Terrace costs $2,776.
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 73 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 $770 which is $2,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Terrace.
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