Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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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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Andorra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andorra

22817 Lakeview DrMountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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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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Two 10 by Vintage
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Two 10 by Vintage

18110 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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192 Shoreline
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

192 Shoreline

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

Hazel Apartments

23400 Highway 99Edmonds, WA 98026
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Geo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geo

17990 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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The Artiste
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Artiste

20221 Aurora 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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Sunset Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Villa

23122 76th Ave WEdmonds, WA 98026
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The Ballinger
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ballinger

19921 19th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155

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Forest Hills Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Hills Estates

1311 N 175th Shoreline 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. Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,350
192 ShorelineGoat1BR,1BA$1,374
Green Leaf ShorelineStu - Income LimitedStudio,1BA$1,395
Ion Town Center ApartmentsOpen 1x1 MFTE1BR,1BA$1,399
Hazel ApartmentsVioletStudio,1BA$1,399
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,399
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$1,406
PacelineOpen 1x11BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.11 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath I Model at Arabella Apartment Homes in the in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Bluebell Model at Scriber Creek Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the East Terrace 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.
Arabella Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath I3BR,2BA$2.11
Scriber Creek ApartmentsBluebell2BR,2BA$1.92
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
AndorraVilla Large1BR,1BA$2.27
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99
Park Edmonds Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Park 212 Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Pacific Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$2.13
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA

Ranked #3

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

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4.0
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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.

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 $1,439.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?

The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,595.

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 46 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 $999 which is $1,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.

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