Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fortuna Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Aviara
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Central

2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040

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Emerald Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Ridge

3010 SE 118th AveBellevue, WA 98005

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Park 433
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, 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 Studio unit found at The Mercer Apartment Homes priced from $1,815. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,830. Here are the most affordable Fortuna apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mercer Apartment HomesRoanokeStudio,1BA$1,815
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,830
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,910
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,917
AviaraShorelineStudio,1BA$1,937

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fortuna, WA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fortuna area is the $2.33 price per square foot 4549 125th Ave SE Model at 4549 125th Ave SE, Unit A in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Fortuna apartment is the The Charles Model at 77 Central starting at $3,715 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Fortuna 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.
4549 125th Ave SE, Unit A4549 125th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.33
77 CentralThe Charles1BR,1BA$3.04
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.66
Juniper Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Units Style #22BR,2BA$2.49
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
Cross Creek Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.51
Avalon MeydenbauerA21BR,1BA$3.83
ShorewoodCamano-Restored1BR,1BA$3.46
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Nuovo Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.81

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Fortuna, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA 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 $2,316.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fortuna?

The cheapest apartment in Fortuna is Emerald Ridge which is listed at $1,917, while the average apartment in Fortuna costs $3,751.

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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