
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA from $600 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,073 | $1,009 | $4,508 |
Cheap Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,159 | $7,505 |
Cheap Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,726 | $1,895 | $9,685 |
Cheap Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $2,251 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $3,991 | $4,317 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Vista | Spinnaker | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Juniper Ridge Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Cross Creek Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Via Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
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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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