Cheap Homes for Rent in Mercer Island, WA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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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$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Island area is the $2.65 price per square foot Spinnaker Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,383. The second greatest value Mercer Island apartment is the 2X1R Model at Park 433 starting at $2,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Fortuna 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$2.65
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
2000 Lake Washington ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Mercer Tower2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.98
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.83
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer Island?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,009 to $15,713. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer Island ranging from $1,300 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mercer Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mercer Island ranges from $1,300 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,525.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mercer Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mercer Island range from $2,251 to $15,713, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,880 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,991.

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