Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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 Arlo priced from $1,815. CityLine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,829. Here are the most affordable McGilvara apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArloA1Studio,1BA$1,815
CityLineOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$1,829
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,961

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGilvara, WA

As of February 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGilvara area is the $3.83 price per square foot One Bed One Bath Den 1M-A Model at Lux in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value McGilvara apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Mercer Tower starting at $2,325 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Fortuna 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.
LuxOne Bed One Bath Den 1M-A1BR,1BA$3.83
Mercer Tower1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.32
CityLineOne Bedroom A1A-MMR1BR,1BA$3.00
AviaraArchipalegoStudio ,1BA$3.42
888 BellevueS-06AStudio ,1BA$5.34
ShorewoodStudio-RestoredStudio ,1BA$3.85
Island SquareE1EStudio ,1BA$3.57
ArloA3Studio ,1BA$3.79
The Mercer Apartment HomesCliseStudio ,1BA$4.56
Soma TowersStudio - 08 FloorplanStudio ,1BA$5.50

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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

2.5
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 Arlo listed at $1,815.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment is $1,829 at CityLine.

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 $2,443 at Shorewood.

What is the most affordable McGilvara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McGilvara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shorewood and starts from $2,584.

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