Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,400 (11 Rentals)

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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040

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McGilvara, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McGilvara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McGilvara area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Symphony Apartments priced from $1,445. Aviara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,809. Here are the most affordable McGilvara apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Symphony ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,445
AviaraShorelineStudio,1BA$1,809
CityLineOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$1,829
ArloA3Studio,1BA$1,840
The Mercer Apartment HomesCliseStudio,1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGilvara, WA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGilvara area is the $3.79 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Den A Model at Lux in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value McGilvara apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B-CL2 Model at CityLine starting at $3,145 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McGilvara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LuxTwo Bed Two Bath Den A2BR,2BA$3.79
CityLineTwo Bedroom B2B-CL22BR,2BA$3.44
Mercer Tower2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
888 Bellevue1B-05C1BR,1BA$5.21
Island SquareA1J1BR,1BA$3.66
ShorewoodStudio-RestoredStudio ,1BA$3.96
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$3.62
ArloA1Studio ,1BA$3.96
The Mercer Apartment HomesCliseStudio ,1BA$4.07
Symphony ApartmentsStudio DStudio ,1BA$4.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcgilvara, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the McGilvara Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McGilvara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McGilvara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McGilvara is at Symphony Apartments listed at $1,445.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment is $1,780 at Symphony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McGilvara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McGilvara is starting from $2,101 at Shorewood.

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