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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. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$895
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio EStudio,1BA$1,049
Pax FuturaSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Seattle, WA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Seattle area is the $1.56 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,978. The second greatest value East Seattle apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,855 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the North Bellevue 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.
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.28
Heights at MeydenbauerEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.56
3224 80th Ave SE, Unit 33224 80th Ave SE2BR,2BA$2.62
The Mercer Apartment HomesIslandcrest (East)2BR,2BA$2.95
Gardner House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.40
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath A2BR,1BA$2.90
2767 E Yesler Way, Unit BASEMENT2767 E Yesler Way1BR,1BA$2.69
CityLineStudio E1A-CL2Studio ,1BA$2.60
Tahoma Valley Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (1.3)1BR,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Seattle, Mercer Island, WA

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Among cities in Washington 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 $1,473.

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 $4,556.

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 54 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 $127 which is $4,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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