
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fortuna Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,000 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fortuna area of Mercer Island.


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Fortuna, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fortuna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Studio Apartments | $1,977 | $1,707 | $2,205 |
| Fortuna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,784 | $5,212 |
| Fortuna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $2,395 | $4,134 |
| Fortuna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $2,566 | $2,566 |
| Fortuna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $5,226 | $5,226 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fortuna Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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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 $1,450. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Fortuna apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Island Square | E1E | Studio,1BA | $1,707 |
| Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
| Commodore | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Shorewood | Whidbey-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $1,956 |
| Emerald Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,957 |
| The Hadley | A | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| The Mercer Apartment Homes | Roanoke | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
| Mercer Tower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fortuna, WA
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fortuna area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2x1PR Model at Park 433 in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Fortuna apartment is the The Douglas Model at Tenzen Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park 433 | 2x1PR | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Tenzen Apartments | The Douglas | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Shorewood | Mercer w/ Powder-Restored | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.19 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Mercer Tower | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Commodore | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Emerald Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Aviara | Shoreline | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFortuna, Mercer Island, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fortuna?
The cheapest apartment in Fortuna is Westwinds Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Fortuna costs $5,226.
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 89 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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