
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA (105 Rentals)


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The Mercer Apartment Homes

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Shorewood

Lunara

6106 SE 28th St

The Islander

Ridgewood Apartments

2500 81st Ave SE

The Carlton

Grace Place
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77 Central

Aviara

Mercer Manor

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Mercer Tower

Nuovo Apartments

2000 Lake Washington Apartments

The Margot

Park 88
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Ethiopian Village

Venn at Main

Park 433

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Commodore

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12231 SE 59th St, Unit #88, Unit #88

9813 62nd Ave S, Unit SI ID1310552P

520 Bellevue Way SE, Unit SI ID1284575P
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8316 49th Ave S

10333 Main St

4915 Lake Washington Blvd S

1100 S Atlantic St

1085 103rd Ave NE

3520 Lake Washington Blvd SE

188 Bellevue Way NE

Forum Plaza

Astoria Condos

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Upland View Apartments

11707 Rainier Ave S

9900 SE Shoreland Dr

1750 Lake Washington Blvd N

Newport On The Park

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Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,368 | $999 | $3,753 |
Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $807 | $10,000+ |
| Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,536 | $1,595 | $9,685 |
| Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,118 | $2,331 | $10,000+ |
| Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,861 | $9,861 | $9,861 |
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Largest Available Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer Island, WA is found at 77 Central in the Fortuna neighborhood and is 1,014 square feet priced from $3,156. The Mercer Apartment Homes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $3,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mercer Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Central | The Charles | 1,014 Sq Ft | $3,156 |
| The Mercer Apartment Homes | Pioneer | 1,000 Sq Ft | $3,350 |
| aviara | Jetty Loft | 895 Sq Ft | $3,197 |
| AMLI Bellevue Park | A3 | 813 Sq Ft | $2,713 |
| Island Square | A1OD | 810 Sq Ft | $2,806 |
| Venn at Main | 1.4 | 802 Sq Ft | $2,870 |
| The Margot | 1.3 | 772 Sq Ft | $3,326 |
| Park 88 | 1 Bd/1 Bth | 759 Sq Ft | $3,050 |
| Commodore | 756 Sq Ft | $1,975 | |
| Lake Washington Apartments | 1x1 | 750 Sq Ft | $1,702 |
Cheapest Available Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer Island, WA is the One-BR Model starting from $1,158 at Ethiopian Village in the Dunlap neighborhood. The second most affordable Mercer Island 1 Bedroom is the Open 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI Model at Flourish on Rainier starting at $1,325 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mercer Island is currently $2,785. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mercer Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Village | One-BR | $1,158 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Open 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | $1,325 |
| Lake Washington Apartments | 1x1 | $1,702 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,750 |
| Emerald Ridge | Plan 1A | $1,969 |
| Commodore | 1x1 D | $1,975 |
| Shorewood | Blakley-Restored | $2,108 |
| Nuovo Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $2,156 |
| Venn at Main | O1.5 | $2,345 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mercer Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Mercer Island with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mercer Island is at Ethiopian Village listed at $1,158.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Island is $2,785.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mercer Island is a 1,014 square feet unit starting from $3,156 at 77 Central.
What is the average size for Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Mercer Island is currently 550 sq ft.
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