Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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Interurban Lofts (micro housing)

Sunrise 11

Wildwood Apartments

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Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gateway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gateway Studio Apartments | $1,753 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,658 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $2,195 | $4,470 |
Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $2,443 | $3,085 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA.
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Cheapest Available Gateway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateway area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Interurban Lofts (micro housing) priced from $950. Sunrise 11 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Gateway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Interurban Lofts (micro housing) | Economical housing option, partially furnished,... | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Sunrise 11 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Geo | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Paceline | Open 1x1 MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2x1 - Renovated Model at Wildwood Apartments in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the B1 Model at Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace starting at $2,000 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Seattle Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateway apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wildwood Apartments | 2x1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
20329 14th Avenue Northeast, Unit Apartment 3 | 20329 14th Avenue Northeast | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Pinnacle One | FLOOR PLAN E | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Park 210 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Scriber Creek Apartments | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
QUINN BY VINTAGE | T9611A | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Capri Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Arabella Apartment Homes II | Studio II | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
Sunrise 11 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Getting Around the Gateway Neighborhood in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gateway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gateway is under $1,486.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateway?
The cheapest apartment in Gateway is Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Gateway costs $2,731.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateway?
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 79 regular apartments in Gateway 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 Gateway?
Cheap apartments in Gateway have an average cost of $1,042 which is $1,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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