What is the average apartment size in Mountlake Terrace?

The average size for a Mountlake Terrace, WA apartment is 826 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Mountlake Terrace is $2,063 per month, a 1.87% increase from last years average of $2,025.

What is the average apartment size in Mountlake Terrace?

The typical apartment in Mountlake Terrace offers about 826 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 59% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mountlake Terrace is $2,063, a 1.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,025.

One-bedroom apartments provide 697 square feet for $1,904, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,188 offer 952 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,211 sq ft) for $2,866, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,063	826 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,904	697 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,188	952 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,866	1,211 sq. ft.

Mountlake Terrace, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Mountlake Terrace, WA have increased by 1.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,025 to $2,063.

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

The largest share of rentals in Mountlake Terrace, WA (59%) 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.

How Mountlake Terrace Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mountlake Terrace	$2,063
Seattle	$2,226
Tacoma	$1,782
Vancouver	$1,758
Spokane	$1,416
Everett	$1,841
Bellevue	$2,717
Pullman	$1,447
Renton	$2,127
Spokane Valley	$1,414
Kent	$1,913
Kirkland	$2,509
Lynnwood	$2,065
Redmond	$2,525
Bothell	$2,275
Issaquah	$2,783
Marysville, WA	$2,250
Shoreline, WA	$2,042
Edmonds, WA	$1,928
Burien, WA	$1,935
SeaTac, WA	$1,761

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.