Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melody Hill Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $1,100 (58 Rentals)

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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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Lakeside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Apartments

6102 St Albion WayMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Octavia
$1,295 - $1,395
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$1,170 - $1,270
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$1,295 - $1,395
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Octavia

20060 Whitman Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living
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$1,523 - $1,634
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$1,518 - $1,629
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$1,523 - $1,634
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable Living

19815 Scriber Lake RdLynnwood, WA 98036
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The Encore
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$1,675 - $2,325
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$1,675 - $2,325

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$1,675 - $2,325
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The Encore

5825 200th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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Nickel Creek
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$1,697 - $2,470
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$1,689 - $2,462
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$1,697 - $2,470
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Nickel Creek

3702 204th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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The Woodlynn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodlynn

6627 200th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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Chrimar Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chrimar Apartments

19618-19628 68th Ave WLynnwood, WA 98036
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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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Whispering Cedars
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Cedars

6501 208th St SWLynnwood, WA 98036
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Beaver Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beaver Cove

19800 50th Ave WLynnwood, WA 98036
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Horizon Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizon Park Apartments

7420-7428 208th St SWEdmonds, WA 98026
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Compass Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Compass Apartments

23020 Edmonds WayEdmonds, WA 98020
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Willowbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

7924 236th St SWEdmonds, WA 98026
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Camelot West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot West

19412 40th Ave WLynnwood, 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OctaviaVV-One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,320
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,350
Koz on Alderwood Mall BlvdType DStudio,1BA$1,350
Pacific Park Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
Whispering CedarsOne Bedroom (Shared Laundry)1BR,1BA$1,473
Compass ApartmentsThe Waldron, The Decatur and The Sucia1BR,1BA$1,495
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611B1BR,1BA$1,499
Beaver Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Reserve at Lynnwood 55+ Affordable LivingStudio 1 Bath S4Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
FAIRWAY EDMONDSTwo Bedroom and Two and Half Bath2BR,2.1BA$1.84
Kingswood Townhome Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.75
5707 Townhouses2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.91
7911 236th St SW, Unit Apt B7911 236th St SW2BR,1BA$1.90
The Encore2x2 (955 sq ft)2BR,2BA$2.23
Beaver Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.02
Woodview ApartmentsTwo Bed/One bath2BR,1BA$2.12
EDMONDS HIGHLANDSTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Lakeside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melody Hill, Mountlake Terrace, WA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,523.

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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