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Rental Market Trends in Mountlake Terrace, WA

What is the average rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

$1,854/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA is $1,854 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Mountlake Terrace rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Mountlake Terrace, you can expect to pay about $1,746 per month for a studio, $1,854 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,135 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,683 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,746/month
533 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,854/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,135/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,683/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
38% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace?

Based on current rent prices, North Terrace, Gateway and East Terrace are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Terrace
$1,810/month
727 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,864/month
641 Sq Ft
East Terrace
$1,866/month
644 Sq Ft
Town Center
$1,898/month
657 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace?

Based on current rent prices, Town Center, East Terrace and Gateway are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Center
$1,898/month
657 Sq Ft
East Terrace
$1,866/month
644 Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,864/month
641 Sq Ft
North Terrace
$1,810/month
727 Sq Ft

Which Mountlake Terrace neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace with the most apartments available are Gateway, North Terrace and Town Center .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gateway
$1,864/month
641 Sq Ft
North Terrace
$1,810/month
727 Sq Ft
Town Center
$1,898/month
657 Sq Ft
East Terrace
$1,866/month
644 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

Because the average rent in Mountlake Terrace is $1,854, you’ll want to make about $6,180 per month or $74,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

North Terrace

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Town Center

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Studio
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$1,684/month
One Bedroom
$1,678/month
$1,898/month
Two Bedroom
$2,130/month
$2,625/month
Three Bedroom
$1,548/month
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18807 8th Ave NE,
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Studio - 3 Beds | $1,597 - $3,779

Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd

Koz on Alderwood Mall Blvd

4301 Alderwood Mall Blvd,
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,325 - $2,175

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Ember

19888 40th Ave W,
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,375 - $3,170

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Traxx Apartments

23905 Van Ry Blvd,
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

1-3 Beds | $1,799 - $3,195

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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