
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Mercer Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $1,901 | $1,201 | $4,398 |
Outer Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,670 | $4,550 |
Outer Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $1,875 | $6,934 |
Outer Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $2,800 | $5,899 |
Outer Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $4,030 | $4,585 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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Cheapest Available Outer Mercer Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Mercer Island area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Symphony Apartments priced from $1,201. Koz at Othello Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Outer Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Symphony Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,201 |
Koz at Othello Station | Type B | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Monarch Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Mercer Island, WA
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Mercer Island area is the $2.54 price per square foot Unit Style 1 Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments in the in the West Lake Hills neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Outer 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 Outer Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Juniper Ridge Apartments | Unit Style 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
77 Central | The Henry | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Mercer Tower | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Angeline Apartments | Ancho | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Island Square | E1I | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
Monarch Apartments | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
Arlo | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
Symphony Apartments | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOuter Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island High School
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Best Local Schools in Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island High School
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Getting Around the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA
Walk Score®
36 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Outer Mercer Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Mercer Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Mercer Island is under $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Mercer Island?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Mercer Island is Westwinds Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Outer Mercer Island costs $4,030.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Mercer Island?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Outer Mercer Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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