Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fortuna Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Westwinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwinds Apartments

3059 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040

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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 Westwinds Apartments priced from $1,465. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Fortuna apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,465
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Parc 31 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fortuna, WA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fortuna area is the $2.62 price per square foot 3224 80th Ave SE Model at 3224 80th Ave SE, Unit 3 in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Fortuna apartment is the Islandcrest (East) Model at The Mercer Apartment Homes starting at $3,305 with a $2.95 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.
3224 80th Ave SE, Unit 33224 80th Ave SE2BR,2BA$2.62
The Mercer Apartment HomesIslandcrest (East)2BR,2BA$2.95
Cross Creek Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.35
Emerald Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
Park HighlandAspen2BR,1BA$2.90
AviaraJetty1BR,1BA$3.28
Park 433One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
ShorewoodVashon-Restored1BR,1BA$3.08
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Parc 31 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fortuna, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,167.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fortuna?

The cheapest apartment in Fortuna is Westwinds Apartments which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Fortuna costs $4,253.

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 108 regular apartments in Fortuna 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 Fortuna?

Cheap apartments in Fortuna have an average cost of $1,565 which is $2,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fortuna.

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