Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Seattle Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,100 (1 Rental)
East Seattle, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $895 | $4,282 |
| East Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,010 | $7,505 |
East Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,100 | $9,685 |
| East Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,910 | $2,451 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Seattle, Mercer Island, WA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Seattle Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Seattle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Seattle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Seattle is under $1,494.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in East Seattle is Courtland Place which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in East Seattle costs $4,685.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Seattle?
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 57 regular apartments in East Seattle 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 East Seattle?
Cheap apartments in East Seattle have an average cost of $128 which is $4,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Seattle.
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