
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $500 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Mercer Island area of Mercer Island.


Island Square

Lunara

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The Mercer Apartment Homes

Westwinds Apartments

Grace Place

77 Central

Mercer Park Apartments

Mercer Tower

Aviara
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The Hadley

2820 75th Pl SE

2945 76th Ave SE

7800 SE 27th St

Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)

NOCO Apartments

Pacific Inn Apartments

Pax Futura

Symphony Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments
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Summerstone

Le Chateau Apartments

Excalibur Apartment Homes

425 Apartments

Pearl Street (3919)

118 107th Avenue Northeast, Unit B210

The Baxter

Bellevue 10

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Arlo

Park 433
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Commodore

Avalon Meydenbauer

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Monarch Apartments

Belcarra

Park 88

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Main Street Flats

Elements Apartments

Angeline Apartments

Venn at Main
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Soma Towers

Brio

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Broadstone Savoie

Avalon Towers Bellevue

Stokely

Heights at Meydenbauer

Avalon Bellevue

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Alley 111

Metro 112 Apartments
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Downtown Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

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 | $2,165 | $594 | $4,542 |
| Downtown Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $634 | $8,900 |
| Downtown Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $2,016 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,610 | $2,775 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,976 | $4,477 | $9,475 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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 $1,049. Pacific Inn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOCO Apartments | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Pacific Inn Apartments | Loft (Income Qualified/6 Month Lease) | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Summerstone | East Studio + Juliette | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Pax Futura | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Symphony Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| The Baxter | Studio A - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mercer Island, WA
As of June 27, 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 $2,857 with a $2.29 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 | $2.29 |
| Park 433 | 2X1s | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Island Square | A1ND | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Commodore | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Mercer Tower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Symphony Apartments | 1-Bed K | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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 $1,895.
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 $6,976.
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 24 regular apartments in Downtown Mercer Island that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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