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

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Aviara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Grace Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Place

2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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77 Central
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Central

2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Islander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander

3050 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Apartments

3220 81st Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040

Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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The Carlton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

2760 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040

Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Symphony ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,201
Koz at Othello StationType BStudio,1BA$1,275
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Monarch ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,745
AviaraShorelineStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Juniper Ridge ApartmentsUnit Style 12BR,2BA$2.54
77 CentralThe Henry1BR,1BA$3.22
Mercer Tower2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Angeline ApartmentsAncho1BR,1BA$3.52
Island SquareE1IStudio ,1BA$3.70
Monarch ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$3.90
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$3.62
ArloA1Studio ,1BA$3.96
Symphony ApartmentsStudio DStudio ,1BA$4.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #6

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 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

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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