Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (53 Rentals)

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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

6102 St Albion WayMountlake 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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Andorra
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andorra

22817 Lakeview DrMountlake Terrace, WA 98043

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ION Town Center
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$1,475 - $3,150
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ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Alta Norra
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$1,575 - $3,583
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Alta Norra

17712 15th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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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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Two 10 by Vintage
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Two 10 by Vintage

18110 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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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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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. 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 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,275
Arabella Apartment HomesStudio IStudio,1BA$1,369
Park Edmonds Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Two 10 by Vintage0BD, 1BTH EMStudio,1BA$1,396
GeoStudio BStudio,1BA$1,451
ION Town CenterStudio IStudio,1BA$1,475
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,485
Pinewood Square Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2506 NE 195th Pl2506 NE 195th Pl2BR,1BA$2.09
AndorraCordoba2BR,1BA$1.74
7911 236th St SW, Unit Apt B7911 236th St SW2BR,1BA$1.80
19531 36th Ave NE, Unit MIL19531 36th Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.95
19837 25th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99
Sunset Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
The Blakely at Echo Lake2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Scriber Creek ApartmentsBellflower1BR,1BA$1.93
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Sunrise 111x11BR,1BA$1.95

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Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA

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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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