
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $594 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mercer Island area of Mercer Island.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,154 | $594 | $8,066 |
| Downtown Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $634 | $8,900 |
| Downtown Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,893 | $2,635 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,002 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Mercer Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mercer Island area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at NOCO Apartments priced from $1,250. Symphony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOCO Apartments | Live Work A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Symphony Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Summerstone | East Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Terrapin Apartments | Studio 80% Amazon - Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mercer Island, WA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Mercer Island apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,903 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Mercer Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Mercer Tower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Symphony Apartments | 1-Bed Q | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Shorewood | Camano-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Commodore | 1x1, Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mercer Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Mercer Island is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mercer Island is Le Chateau Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown Mercer Island costs $2,790.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 23 regular apartments in Downtown Mercer Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Mercer Island have an average cost of $148 which is $2,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mercer Island.
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