Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mercer Island, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Admirals Apartments in the Duwamish neighborhood priced from $1,395. Polaris at Rainier Beach in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,546. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Polaris at Rainier BeachS1Studio,1BA$1,546
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
The Mercer Apartment HomesRoanokeStudio,1BA$1,890
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath H1BR,1BA$1,897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA and Nearby

As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Island area is the $3.06 price per square foot Enatai II Model at Courtyard Off Main in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $5,594. The second greatest value Mercer Island apartment is the Spinnaker Model at Bella Vista starting at $3,041 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Kennydale 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.
Courtyard Off MainEnatai II3BR,3BA$3.06
Bella VistaSpinnaker2BR,2BA$2.38
Juniper Ridge ApartmentsUnit Style 12BR,2BA$2.54
Mercer Tower2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Island SquareA1HD1BR,1BA$3.21
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
2000 Lake Washington ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$3.18
8306 Wabash Ave S, Unit 83068306 Wabash Ave S2BR,1BA$2.69

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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 Polaris at Rainier Beach listed at $1,546.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment is $1,395 at Admirals 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 $2,337 at Shorewood.

What is the most affordable Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bella Vista and starts from $3,078.

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