
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (73 Rentals)
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5003 240th Pl SW

21801 51st Ave W

Atlas 236

Traxx Apartments

Delta Estates

Lakeside Apartments

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Andorra

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8030 238th St SW

8030 238th St SW

8030 238th St SW

1803 N 200th St

19925 Wallingford Ave N

19925 Wallingford Ave N

8029 240th St SW

8029 240th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

Heather Ridge
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Octavia

Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

8029 240th St SW

1803 N 200th St

1803 N 200th St

8029 240th St SW

21011 67th Ave W, Unit 7

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20329 14th Ave NE, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1
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8029 240th St SW

19925 Wallingford Ave N

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The Artiste

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19925 Wallingford Ave N
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3332 Larch Way, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

19857 25th Ave NE, Unit 102, Unit 102

21521 73rd Pl W, Unit 11

Pacific Park Apartment Homes

9011 236th St SW, Unit D

Total Monthly Price
9011 236th St SW

Total Monthly Price
19888 40th Ave W, Unit SI FL5-ID951

Scriber Creek Apartments

The Ballinger

Brittany Place
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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 | $1,712 | $1,325 | $2,220 |
| Melody Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,295 | $3,012 |
| Melody Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,275 | $5,174 |
| Melody Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,987 | $7,974 |
| Melody Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $2,209 | $2,443 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 73 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octavia | VV-One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living | 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd | Type K | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Sunrise 11 | 1x1 Afforable | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Terrace Heights | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 205 Apartments | Open 1x1 Knox | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Park Edmonds Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| City Center at Lynnwood | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| The Artiste | Harmony | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| Hazel Apartments | Plumeria | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melody Hill, WA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melody Hill area is the $2.16 price per square foot 20620 60th Ave W Model at 20620 60th Ave W, Unit D in the in the Seattle Heights neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Melody Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom and Two Bath Model at Edgewood North starting at $2,300 with a $2.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20620 60th Ave W, Unit D | 20620 60th Ave W | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Edgewood North | Two Bedroom and Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Andorra | Cordoba | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Beaver Creek | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Encore | 2x2 (955 sq ft) | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Beaver Cove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Scriber Creek Apartments | Bellflower | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Lakeside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Terrace Heights | 1x1 w/Garage | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 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.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,490.
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 $2,400.
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 97 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 $882 which is $1,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melody Hill.
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