Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Eden Apartments
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Eden Apartments

8401 Rainier Pl SSeattle, WA 98118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Surf

9551 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

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Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mercer Island, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $615. Ethiopian Village in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$615
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,265
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Island area is the $2.46 price per square foot Spinnaker Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,147. The second greatest value Mercer Island apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the West Lake Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VistaSpinnaker2BR,2BA$2.46
Juniper Ridge Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath 3D3BR,2BA$2.38
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
Cross Creek Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Via Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.86
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.83
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #59

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around Mercer Island, WA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mercer Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mercer Island is at Ethiopian Village listed at $1,009.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment is $615 at Eden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Island is starting from $1,895 at Via Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Juniper Ridge Apartments and starts from $2,900.

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