
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,797 (1 Rental)

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McGilvara, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McGilvara?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGilvara Studio Apartments | $1,876 | $950 | $4,282 |
| McGilvara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,201 | $7,500 |
McGilvara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $1,797 | $10,000+ |
| McGilvara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,454 | $2,037 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcgilvara, Mercer Island, WA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the McGilvara Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 McGilvara Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McGilvara?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McGilvara is under $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McGilvara?
The cheapest apartment in McGilvara is Gardner House Apartments which is listed at $1,797, while the average apartment in McGilvara costs $3,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McGilvara?
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 24 regular apartments in McGilvara 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 McGilvara?
Cheap apartments in McGilvara have an average cost of $241 which is $3,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McGilvara.
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