Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)
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Downtown Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,310 | $1,815 | $4,307 |
Downtown Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,610 | $4,508 |
Downtown Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,068 | $2,409 | $7,023 |
Downtown Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $2,584 | $6,358 |
Downtown Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,735 | $4,552 | $4,918 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Mercer Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mercer Island area of Seattle, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwinds Apartments priced from $1,650. Arlo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,815. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westwinds Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Arlo | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,815 |
CityLine | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $1,829 |
Shorewood | Blakley-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $1,917 |
Aviara | Archipalego | Studio,1BA | $1,989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mercer Island, WA
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mercer Island area is the $3.31 price per square foot The Ella Model at 77 Central in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $4,280. The second greatest value Downtown Mercer Island apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Den A Model at Lux starting at $4,095 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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77 Central | The Ella | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
Lux | Two Bed Two Bath Den A | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
Mercer Tower | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
Westwinds Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Island Square | A1HD | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
CityLine | Studio E1A-CL2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
Aviara | Archipalego | Studio ,1BA | $3.42 |
Shorewood | Studio-Restored | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
Arlo | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
The Mercer Apartment Homes | Clise | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
Getting Around the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mercer Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Mercer Island is at Arlo listed at $1,815.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mercer Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Mercer Island Apartment is $1,829 at CityLine.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Mercer Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Mercer Island is starting from $1,650 at Westwinds Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shorewood and starts from $2,584.
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