
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Melody Hill area of Mountlake Terrace.


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Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace

Northern Lights

Terrace Heights

Delta Estates

Andorra

Lakeside Apartments

Moutainlake Senior Living Apartments

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Octavia

19888 40th Ave W
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City Center at Lynnwood

1121 N 200th St

19888 40th Ave W

Pacific Park Apartment Homes

205 Apartments

21011 67th Ave W

21521 73rd Pl W

QUINN BY VINTAGE

Beaver Creek

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Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living
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Ember

Park 212 Apartment Homes

5815 202nd St SW, Unit 101

EDMONDS HIGHLANDS

Brittany Place
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COLLINS JUNCTION

5823 202nd St SW, Unit #1

Park Ballinger 75

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The Encore

Brackett Apartments

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Nickel Creek

Kinect @ Lynnwood

La Bonne Maison Apartments

The Woodlynn

Chrimar Apartments
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The Cascadian in Edmonds

Whispering Cedars

Beaver Cove

Horizon Park Apartments

Compass Apartments

Twin Firs - 1 Bedroom - Lynnwood - Renovated Modern Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

Camelot West
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Melody Hill, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melody Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Hill Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,150 | $4,600 |
| Melody Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,295 | $5,600 |
| Melody Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,775 | $6,500 |
| Melody Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,999 | $5,945 |
| Melody Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $2,209 | $2,443 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA.
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Cheapest Available Melody Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melody Hill area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Octavia priced from $1,295. Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here are the most affordable Melody Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia | VV-One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Sunrise 11 | 1x1 Afforable | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd | Type D | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Pacific Park Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Whispering Cedars | One Bedroom (Shared Laundry) | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
| Compass Apartments | The Waldron, The Decatur and The Sucia | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| QUINN BY VINTAGE | T9611B | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Beaver Creek | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living | Studio 1 Bath S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Hill, WA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Hill area is the $1.84 price per square foot Two Bedroom and Two and Half Bath Model at FAIRWAY EDMONDS in the in the Seattle Heights neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Melody Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Kingswood Townhome Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Seattle Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melody Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRWAY EDMONDS | Two Bedroom and Two and Half Bath | 2BR,2.1BA | $1.84 |
| Kingswood Townhome Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| 5707 Townhouses | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| 7911 236th St SW, Unit Apt B | 7911 236th St SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Encore | 2x2 (955 sq ft) | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Beaver Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Woodview Apartments | Two Bed/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| EDMONDS HIGHLANDS | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Sunrise 11 | 1x1 Afforable | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelody Hill, Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melody Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Melody Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melody Hill is under $1,523.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Melody Hill is Octavia which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Melody Hill costs $2,923.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melody Hill?
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 89 regular apartments in Melody Hill 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 Melody Hill?
Cheap apartments in Melody Hill have an average cost of $759 which is $2,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Hill.
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