Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (80 Rentals)

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

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

5003 240th Pl SW

Mountlake TerraceWA98043
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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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Octavia
$1,295 - $1,395
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$1,170 - $1,270
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Octavia

20060 Whitman Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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The Encore
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$1,495 - $2,150
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$1,495 - $2,150
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The Encore

5825 200th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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Melody Hill, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

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. Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Melody Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OctaviaVV-One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living1 Bed 1 Bath A61BR,1BA$1,299
City Center at LynnwoodA31BR,1BA$1,350
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,350
Compass ApartmentsThe Waldron, The Decatur and The Sucia1BR,1BA$1,400
Koz on AlderwoodType EStudio,1BA$1,400
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$1,406
Whispering CedarsOne Bedroom (Shared Laundry)1BR,1BA$1,483
Pacific Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Beaver Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Hill, WA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Hill area is the $2.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom and Two Bath Model at Edgewood North in the in the Seattle Heights neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Melody Hill apartment is the 2x2 (955 sq ft) Model at The Encore starting at $1,828 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edgewood NorthTwo Bedroom and Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
The Encore2x2 (955 sq ft)2BR,2BA$1.91
Beaver Cove2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.22
Scriber Creek ApartmentsBellflower1BR,1BA$1.93
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Whispering CedarsOne Bedroom (Shared Laundry)1BR,1BA$2.12
Terrace Heights1x1 w/Garage1BR,1BA$2.23
Pacific Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$2.13

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Melody Hill, Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Mountlake Terrace. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,500.

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 $2,465.

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 105 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 $906 which is $1,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Hill.

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