Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Seattle Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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East Seattle, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtland Place priced from $774. Four Amigos - Beloved Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable East Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$797
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$799
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Seattle, WA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Seattle area is the $2.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,901. The second greatest value East Seattle apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Link Apartments starting at $1,555 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Mercer Tower2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.12
3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 3033208 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$2.03
Four Amigos - Beloved Community2.12BR,1BA$1.34
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Monarch ApartmentsC91BR,1BA$2.94
817 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit Studio817 Martin Luther King Jr WayStudio ,1BA$2.35
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (ADA)Studio ,1BA$2.81
Liberty Bank BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Seattle, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in East Seattle is Courtland Place which is listed at $774, while the average apartment in East Seattle costs $3,589.

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 112 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 $269 which is $3,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Seattle.

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