Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (76 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway area of Mountlake Terrace.

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$1,400

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5003 240th Pl SW

Mountlake TerraceWA98043
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Taluswood Apartments
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$1,837 - $3,438
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Taluswood Apartments

4208 236th St SWMountlake 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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Delta Estates
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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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ION Town Center
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$1,469 - $4,894
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ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Alta Norra
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$1,634 - $3,593
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Alta Norra

17712 15th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Echo Lake Apartments
$1,671 - $5,811
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Echo Lake Apartments

1150 N 192nd StShoreline, WA 98133
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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. Sunrise 11 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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
Sunrise 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Blakely at Echo Lake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
PacelineStudioStudio,1BA$1,251
Two 10 by Vintage0BD, 1BTH BMStudio,1BA$1,333
Arabella Apartment HomesStudio IStudio,1BA$1,369
GeoStudio BStudio,1BA$1,456
ION Town CenterStudio IStudio,1BA$1,469
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611B1BR,1BA$1,499
Terrace Heights1x11BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway 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 Gateway apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lakeside Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Seattle Heights 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.
Scriber Creek ApartmentsPoppy2BR,2BA$1.69
Lakeside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
19837 25th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.77
Sunset Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
Arabella Apartment Homes IITwo Bedroom One Bath II2BR,1BA$2.22
Pinnacle OneFLOOR PLAN E2BR,1BA$2.35
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611B1BR,1BA$2.05
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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Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is The Blakely at Echo Lake which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $7,161.

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 11 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 $360 which is $6,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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