Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fortuna Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)

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Shorewood
$1,700 - $4,410
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shorewood

3209 Shorewood DrMercer Island, WA 98040
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Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Apartments

3220 81st Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Islander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander

3050 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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7800 Plaza
Studio Apartments

7800 Plaza

7800 SE 27th StMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Carlton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

2760 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Grace Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Place

2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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77 Central
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

77 Central

2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Mercer Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Tower

2805 75th Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Avellino Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avellino Apartments

2836 78th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Commodore
$1,975 - $2,480
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Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Newport On The Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport On The Park

3520 Lake Washington Blvd SEBellevue, WA 98006
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Bellevue West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue West

540 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Highland

304 118th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
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Parc 3
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc 3

3005 125th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005

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Emerald Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Ridge

3010 SE 118th AveBellevue, WA 98005
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Coachman Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coachman Townhomes

520 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Bellefield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellefield Manor

1830 108th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98004
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10280 SE 6th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

10280 SE 6th St

10280 SE 6th StBellevue, WA 98004

Fortuna, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fortuna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fortuna area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 425 Apartments priced from $1,749. Emerald Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,927. Here are the most affordable Fortuna apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,749
Emerald RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,927
ShorewoodWhidbey-Restored1BR,1BA$1,945
Park 433One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,975
The Mercer Apartment HomesRoanokeStudio,1BA$2,005
Island SquareE1LStudio,1BA$2,099
Nuovo Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,156
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,195
77 CentralThe HendrixStudio,1BA$2,243

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fortuna, WA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fortuna area is the $2.71 price per square foot Evergreen Model at Park Highland in the in the Wilburton neighborhood starting from $3,007. The second greatest value Fortuna apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Meydenbauer Court Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fortuna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.71
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Park 4332X1s2BR,1BA$2.46
Mercer Tower2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
ShorewoodLong-Restored2BR,1BA$3.20
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.61
AviaraContinental1BR,1BA$3.51
The HadleyB3Studio ,1BA$3.62
Emerald RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.89
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.50

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Fortuna, Mercer Island, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Fortuna, Mercer Island, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fortuna Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fortuna?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fortuna is under $2,243.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fortuna?

The cheapest apartment in Fortuna is 425 Apartments which is listed at $1,749, while the average apartment in Fortuna costs $4,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fortuna?

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 20 regular apartments in Fortuna that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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