Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040

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McGilvara, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available McGilvara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McGilvara area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Symphony Apartments priced from $1,505. CityLine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,692. Here are the most affordable McGilvara apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Symphony ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,505
CityLineStudio E1A-CL2Studio,1BA$1,692
AviaraShorelineStudio,1BA$1,864

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGilvara, WA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGilvara area is the $3.36 price per square foot A1HD Model at Island Square in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value McGilvara apartment is the One Bed One Bath Den 1D Model at Lux starting at $3,225 with a $4.55 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McGilvara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Island SquareA1HD1BR,1BA$3.36
LuxOne Bed One Bath Den 1D1BR,1BA$4.55
CityLineOne Bedroom A1F-CL11BR,1BA$2.99
888 Bellevue ApartmentsUrban 1x11BR,1BA$4.91
ShorewoodStudio-RestoredStudio ,1BA$4.04
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$3.73
The Mercer Apartment HomesCliseStudio ,1BA$4.30
Broadstone SavoieOpen 1 Bedroom F1BR,1BA$5.63
Soma TowersStudio - 08 FloorplanStudio ,1BA$5.27
Symphony ApartmentsStudio DStudio ,1BA$4.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcgilvara, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McGilvara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McGilvara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McGilvara is at Symphony Apartments listed at $1,505.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment is $1,825 at Symphony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McGilvara Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McGilvara is starting from $2,519 at CityLine.

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