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

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Delta Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Estates

21912 64th Ave WMountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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1121 N 200th St

ShorelineWA98133

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The Ballinger
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ballinger

19921 19th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Paceline
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paceline

17202 Aurora Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Geo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geo

17990 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Sunset Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Villas

23122 76th Ave WEdmonds, WA 98026

Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Interurban Lofts (micro housing)Economical housing option, partially furnished,...Studio,1BA$950
Sunrise 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,199
GeoStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$1,349
PacelineOpen 1x1 MFTE1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Apartments2x1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$2.09
Aspire Apartments at Mountlake TerraceB12BR,1BA$2.44
20329 14th Avenue Northeast, Unit Apartment 320329 14th Avenue Northeast2BR,1BA$2.37
Pinnacle OneFLOOR PLAN E2BR,1BA$2.48
Park 210 Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Scriber Creek ApartmentsRose1BR,1BA$2.25
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR,1BA$2.50
Capri Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Arabella Apartment Homes IIStudio IIStudio ,1BA$2.39
Sunrise 11StudioStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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