
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (79 Rentals)
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4901 241st St SW

4901 241st St SW

Terrace Heights

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22208 66th Ave W, Unit c

Terrace Station Apartments

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Taluswood Apartments

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Atlas 236

Lakeside Apartments
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1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

Sunrise 11

Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living

8030 238th St SW

8030 238th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

19925 Wallingford Ave N
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1803 N 200th St

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19925 Wallingford Ave N

Heather Ridge

8029 240th St SW

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

8029 240th St SW
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1803 N 200th St

19925 Wallingford Ave N

21011 67th Ave W, Unit 7

8029 240th St SW

8029 240th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

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19888 40th Ave W, Unit SI FL5-ID951

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19888 40th Ave W, Unit SI FL5-ID950

Beaver Creek

Octavia
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Westhaven Commons, a 55+ Community

5607 204th St SW

1803 N 200th St

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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 | $1,618 | $1,150 | $1,902 |
| Melody Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,199 | $3,012 |
| Melody Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,275 | $5,000 |
| Melody Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,899 | $4,145 |
| Melody Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $2,443 | $2,443 |
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There are currently 79 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 Studio unit found at Sunrise 11 priced from $1,150. Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Melody Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Octavia | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd | Type E | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Westhaven Commons, a 55+ Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| 5607 204th St SW | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Pacific Park Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Compass Apartments | The Waldron, The Decatur and The Sucia | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Park Edmonds Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| QUINN BY VINTAGE | T9611B | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Hill, WA
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Hill area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 5911 200th St SW in the in the Seattle Heights neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Melody Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 20107 Whitman Ave N starting at $2,650 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Shoreline 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5911 200th St SW | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 20107 Whitman Ave N | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Scriber Creek Apartments | Bluebell | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 20816 74th Ave W, Unit Apt C | 20816 74th Ave W | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Sunset Villa | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 19409 56th Ave W, Unit 202 | 19409 56th Ave W | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Horizon Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Westhaven Commons, a 55+ Community | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Sunrise 11 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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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 $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melody Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Melody Hill is Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Melody Hill costs $2,175.
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 43 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 $899 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Hill.
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