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Mountlake Terrace, WA

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Glorious Cascade Mountain views just minutes up the road from Seattle.

Commuter Nature Outdoors Scenic Mountain Views

Mountlake Terrace is a fairly small city of around 20,000 residents near the northern shore of Lake Washington. I-5 runs right through the middle of town, putting downtown Seattle less than thirty minutes away. Living in Mountlake Terrace puts you in a great position to explore the natural wonders of Washington State, particularly the sprawling Cascade Mountain nature preserves to the east. Ferry service across Puget Sound makes it easy to reach to Olympic Peninsula as well, allowing for weekend trips to Olympic National Park and the ocean.

There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation closer to home, whether that means spending an afternoon at Lake Ballinger or bringing your dog to the parkland around Lyon Creek. Houses and apartments in the northwest portion of the city have the most convenient access to the Premera offices.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Mountlake Terrace, WA is $1,766 for a studio, $1,839 for one bedroom, $2,131 for two bedrooms, and $2,598 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mountlake Terrace has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,839/month
682 Sq Ft
House
$3,244/month
1,648 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,172/month
1,010 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Terrace Park School

Public

Grades K-6

292 Students

6
out of 10

Cedar Way Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

520 Students

4
out of 10

Mountlake Terrace Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

395 Students

3
out of 10

Mountlake Terrace High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,467 Students

8
out of 10

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