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Shorewood
3209 Shorewood DrMercer Island, WA 98040
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Island Square
2758 78th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Lunara
7750 SE 29th StMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Mercer Apartment Homes
7650 SE 27th StMercer Island, WA 98040
2760 76th Ave SE
Mercer IslandWA98040
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Westwinds Apartments
3059 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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Grace Place
2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Aviara
2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Mercer Park Apartments
3021 81st Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Hadley
2601 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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77 Central
2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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2805 75th Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
5915 S Cooper St, Unit Middle Bedroom
5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118
9835 Arrowsmith Ave S
SeattleWA98118
3711 Lincoln Ct NE
RentonWA98056
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Lake Washington Apartments
9061 Seward Park Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Polaris at Rainier Beach
9400 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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2000 Lake Washington Apartments
1300 N 20th StRenton, WA 98056
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Commodore
527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park 433
433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID619
10333 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID972
10333 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
801 Rainier Ave N, Unit b311
801 Rainier Ave N
RentonWA98057
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Tenzen Apartments
4117 124th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98006
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Venn at Main
10333 NE 1st StBellevue, WA 98004
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Nuovo Apartments
991 118th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
8360 Wabash Ave S
SeattleWA98118
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Lakeview at Newcastle
7920 110th Ave SENewcastle, WA 98056
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6707 121st Ave SE, Unit #2
6707 121st Ave SEBellevue, WA 98006
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Park 88
88 102nd Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Eden Apartments
8401 Rainier Pl SSeattle, WA 98118
4605 123rd Ave SE
BellevueWA98006
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Bryn Mawr Plaza Apartments
11620 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98178
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Ethiopian Village
8323 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Flourish on Rainier
7930 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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La Fountaine Apartments
10226 SE 6th StBellevue, WA 98004
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Village Gardens Apartments
550 102nd Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Willowbrook Apartments
10201 SE 3rd StBellevue, WA 98004
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Admirals Apartments
7429 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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J & E Apartments
7900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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7001 Rainier Ave S
7001 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Newport Manor Apartments
12205 SE 60th StBellevue, WA 98006
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Colony Surf
9551 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Mar Vista Apartments
9215 56th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Austin Building
4836 S Austin StSeattle, WA 98118
801 Rainier Ave N
RentonWA98057
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Emerald City Commons
7700-7722 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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425 Apartments
425-427 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
321 Bellevue Way SE
BellevueWA98004
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Brittany House Apartments
416-422 101st Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004
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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 |
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| Cheap Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $1,145 | $4,437 |
| Cheap Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,702 | $6,541 |
| Cheap Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $1,750 | $9,685 |
| Cheap Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,228 | $2,331 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $4,975 | $4,975 |
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Cheapest Available Mercer Island Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Mercer Island, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $655. Flourish on Rainier in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Lake Washington Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,702 |
| 2000 Lake Washington Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,758 |
| Commodore | 1x1, Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Shorewood | Whidbey-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $1,909 |
| Island Square | E1E | Studio,1BA | $1,996 |
| Emerald Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,027 |
| Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,1BA | $2,039 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer Island area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Park Plaza Apartments in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Mercer Island apartment is the Spinnaker Townhome - Standard Model at Bella Vista starting at $3,578 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Park Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Bella Vista | Spinnaker Townhome - Standard | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Lakeview at Newcastle | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Monte Bella Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Mercer Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 2000 Lake Washington Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mercer Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mercer Island is at Flourish on Rainier listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment is $655 at Eden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Island is starting from $1,999 at Flourish on Rainier.
What is the most affordable Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake Washington Apartments and starts from $2,331.
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