Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Westwinds Apartments
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3059 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040

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Arlo
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$1,692 - $4,925
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4720 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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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 Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) priced from $594. NOCO Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,039
SummerstoneEast StudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Symphony ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,495
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mercer Island, WA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mercer Island area is the $2.77 price per square foot 22CI Model at Limestone Court in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,849. The second greatest value Downtown Mercer Island apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,523 with a $2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Limestone Court22CI2BR,2BA$2.77
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.02
Borgata ApartmentsElegante2BR,2BA$3.29
9200 SE 53rd Pl, Unit A9200 SE 53rd Pl1BR,1.5BA$2.78
Mercer Tower2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Park MetroA031BR,1BA$3.08
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.61
Symphony ApartmentsOpen 1-Bed H1BR,1BA$3.23
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio ,1BA$1.70

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 $1,812.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mercer Island?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mercer Island is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Downtown Mercer Island costs $5,215.

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 $183 which is $5,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mercer Island.

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