What is the average apartment size in Mountlake Terrace?

The average size for a Mountlake Terrace, WA apartment is 814 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mountlake Terrace?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mountlake Terrace is $2,016 per month, a 0.45% decrease from last year’s average of $2,025.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mountlake Terrace?

In Mountlake Terrace, studios rent for $1,706 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,869 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,125 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,807 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mountlake Terrace?

The typical apartment in Mountlake Terrace offers about 814 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mountlake Terrace?

Studio apartments in Mountlake Terrace average 505 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 685 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 945 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,206 sq. ft.

Mountlake Terrace, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mountlake Terrace?

The typical rent budget in Mountlake Terrace ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mountlake Terrace?

In Mountlake Terrace, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mountlake Terrace is $2,016, a 0.45% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,025.

Studio Apartments at $1,706 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 685 square feet for $1,869, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,125 offer 945 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,206 sq ft) for $2,807, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,016	814 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,706	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,869	685 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,125	945 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,807	1,206 sq. ft.

Mountlake Terrace, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Mountlake Terrace, WA have decreased by 0.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,025 to $2,016.

What's the typical rent budget in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Mountlake Terrace, WA (60%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mountlake Terrace, WA?

3,999 or 44% of the households in Mountlake Terrace, WA are renter-occupied while 5,118 or 56% are owner-occupied.

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How Mountlake Terrace Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mountlake Terrace	$2,016
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Kirkland	$2,540
Bothell	$2,291
Redmond	$2,559
Marysville, WA	$2,207
Issaquah, WA	$2,800
Shoreline, WA	$2,028
Edmonds, WA	$1,930
SeaTac, WA	$1,802
Burien, WA	$1,904
Mill Creek, WA	$2,272

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mountlake Terrace apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.