Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateway Neighborhood of Mountlake Terrace, WA from $900 (21 Rentals)
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192 Shoreline

Interurban Lofts (micro housing)

Ion Town Center

Pacific Park Apartment Homes

Arabella Apartment Homes

Sunrise 11

1121 N 200th St

The Blakely at Echo Lake

Scriber Creek Apartments
Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Echo Lake Apartment Homes

The Postmark

20034 15th Ave NE

Arabella Apartment Homes II
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 | $1,672 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,424 | $10,000+ |
Gateway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,648 | $3,910 |
Gateway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,838 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 21 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. 192 Shoreline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,197. 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 |
192 Shoreline | Game | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Geo | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Ion Town Center | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateway, WA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gateway area is the $1.96 price per square foot Daffodil ADA Model at Scriber Creek Apartments in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,443. The second greatest value Gateway apartment is the B3 Model at Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace starting at $2,095 with a $2.30 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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Scriber Creek Apartments | Daffodil ADA | 4BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
Polaris at North City | Capella | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Wildwood Apartments | 2x1 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Park 210 Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Terrace Heights | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
QUINN BY VINTAGE | T9611A | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
21305 80th Ave W, Unit NW 216 | 21305 80th Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Capri Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Arabella Apartment Homes II | Studio II | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
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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 $1,430.
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 $2,443.
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 58 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 $1,066 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateway.
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