Studio Apartment Rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mountlake Terrace, Washington as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,078 and +24% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mountlake Terrace
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mountlake Terrace
Compare Mountlake Terrace's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Clarkston | $970 |
| 12 | Shelton | $970 |
| 13 | Spokane | $974 |
| 14 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 15 | Yakima | $1,027 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 6 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 7 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 8 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 9 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 10 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 11 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,152 |
| 13 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 14 | Monroe | $2,130 |
| 15 | Lynnwood | $2,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mountlake Terrace.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mountlake Terrace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood, WA | 3.4 mi | $2,070 | +$470 (+29%) |
| Shoreline, WA | 3.8 mi | $1,572 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Edmonds, WA | 4.6 mi | $2,180 | +$580 (+36%) |
| Kenmore, WA | 4.8 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Bothell, WA | 7.2 mi | $2,473 | +$873 (+55%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 7.5 mi | $1,875 | +$275 (+17%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 8.7 mi | $2,310 | +$710 (+44%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 9.7 mi | $2,020 | +$420 (+26%) |
| Everett, WA | 11.8 mi | $1,490 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Seattle, WA | 12.1 mi | $1,710 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 12.4 mi | $1,920 | +$320 (+20%) |
| Mercer Island, WA | 16.3 mi | $2,046 | +$446 (+28%) |
Studio rent in Mountlake Terrace — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mountlake Terrace?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mountlake Terrace, Washington is $1,600 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,078.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mountlake Terrace?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mountlake Terrace expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mountlake Terrace's studio median of $1,600 is +24% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mountlake Terrace rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Mountlake Terrace ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mountlake Terrace?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shoreline ($1,572), Everett ($1,490).