Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Andorra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andorra

22817 Lakeview DrMountlake 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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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

6102 St Albion WayMountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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192 Shoreline
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

192 Shoreline

19022 Aurora Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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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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Paceline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paceline

17202 Aurora Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Geo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geo

17990 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Willowbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

7924 236th St SWEdmonds, WA 98026
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Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Interurban Lofts (micro housing) priced from $950. 192 Shoreline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Interurban Lofts (micro housing)Economical housing option, partially furnished,...Studio,1BA$950
192 ShorelineGoat1BR,1BA$1,099
Sunrise 111x11BR,1BA$1,125
PacelineStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$1,299
Two 10 by Vintage0BD, 1BTH BStudio,1BA$1,349
Park Edmonds Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,399
Hazel ApartmentsPlumeria1BR,1BA$1,399
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,420
Pacific Park Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA

As of October 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.36 price per square foot 4206 242nd St SW Model at 4206 242nd St SW in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath I Model at Arabella Apartment Homes starting at $2,469 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4206 242nd St SW4206 242nd St SW2BR,1BA$1.36
Arabella Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath I3BR,2BA$2.01
Park 210 Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
SUN Sunset Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Woodview ApartmentsTwo Bed/One bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
AndorraVilla Large1BR,1BA$2.13
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99
Park Edmonds Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is 192 Shoreline which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,657.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?

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 57 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?

Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $957 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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