
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateway area of Mountlake Terrace.


Lakeside Apartments

Delta Estates

Andorra

Interurban Lofts (micro housing)

18830 61st Pl NE

8030 238th St SW

8030 238th St SW

8030 238th St SW

1803 N 200th St
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8029 240th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

8029 240th St SW

Sunrise 11

The Blakely at Echo Lake

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

8029 240th St SW
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8029 240th St SW

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18004 Midvale Ave N, Unit SI FL6-ID933

21011 67th Ave W, Unit 7

8029 240th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

Arabella Apartment Homes

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18004 Midvale Ave N, Unit SI FL6-ID930

Park Edmonds Apartment Homes

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ION Town Center

Pinewood Square Apartment Homes
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Arabella Apartment Homes II

19925 Wallingford Ave N

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3332 Larch Way, Unit Studio

19857 25th Ave NE, Unit 102

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Postmark Apartments

The Artiste

Green Leaf Shoreline

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Alta Norra
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Scriber Creek Apartments

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Wildwood Apartments

19925 Wallingford Ave N

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Largo Vista Apartments

Two 10 by Vintage

Paceline

Geo
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Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,692 | $950 | $2,982 |
| Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,275 | $4,188 |
| Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,499 | $3,583 |
| Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $2,084 | $7,600 |
| Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,814 | $2,150 | $9,608 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA.
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Lofts (micro housing) | Economical housing option, partially furnished,... | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Sunrise 11 | 1x1 Afforable | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Arabella Apartment Homes | Studio I | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Park Edmonds Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Two 10 by Vintage | 0BD, 1BTH EM | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Geo | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| ION Town Center | Studio I | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Pinewood Square Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Blakely at Echo Lake | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2506 NE 195th Pl Model at 2506 NE 195th Pl in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the Cordoba Model at Andorra starting at $1,739 with a $1.74 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2506 NE 195th Pl | 2506 NE 195th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Andorra | Cordoba | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 7911 236th St SW, Unit Apt B | 7911 236th St SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 19531 36th Ave NE, Unit MIL | 19531 36th Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 19837 25th Ave NE | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Sunset Villa | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Blakely at Echo Lake | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Scriber Creek Apartments | Bellflower | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Sunrise 11 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Sunrise 11 which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $5,439.
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 19 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 $848 which is $4,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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