
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mercer Island area of Mercer Island.


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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 | $2,289 | $1,655 | $4,542 |
Downtown Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $1,829 | $4,930 |
Downtown Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $2,288 | $6,832 |
Downtown Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,692 | $3,494 | $5,891 |
Downtown Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $4,030 | $4,585 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 1 Bed unit found at Westwinds Apartments priced from $1,450. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,655. 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 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
CityLine | One Bedroom A1A-MMR | 1BR,1BA | $1,829 |
The Mercer Apartment Homes | Clise | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mercer Island, WA
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mercer Island area is the $3.27 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2B-CL2 Model at CityLine in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,986. The second greatest value Downtown Mercer Island apartment is the The Henry Model at 77 Central starting at $2,799 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Fortuna 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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CityLine | Two Bedroom B2B-CL2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
77 Central | The Henry | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Mercer Tower | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
888 Bellevue | 1B-05C | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
Island Square | A1J | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Shorewood | Studio-Restored | Studio ,1BA | $4.09 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
The Mercer Apartment Homes | Clise | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
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 Excalibur Apartment Homes listed at $1,655.
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 $1,450 at Westwinds Apartments.
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 $2,288 at Shorewood.
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