Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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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 The Mercer Apartment Homes priced from $1,815. Island Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable McGilvara apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mercer Apartment HomesRoanokeStudio,1BA$1,815
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,910
AviaraShorelineStudio,1BA$1,937
ShorewoodWhidbey-Restored1BR,1BA$2,252
Soma TowersStudio FStudio,1BA$2,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McGilvara, WA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the McGilvara area is the $5.00 price per square foot 2x2 Panache B Model at Soma Towers in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $5,580. The second greatest value McGilvara apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at 888 Bellevue Apartments starting at $4,735 with a $4.53 price per square foot in the Central Houghton 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.
Soma Towers2x2 Panache B2BR,2BA$5.00
888 Bellevue Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$4.53
LuxOne Bed One Bath G1BR,1BA$4.78
Avalon MeydenbauerA21BR,1BA$3.83
CityLineOne Bedroom A1AD-1-CL11BR,1BA$3.20
ShorewoodCamano-Restored1BR,1BA$3.46
Island SquareE1CStudio ,1BA$3.94
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$3.87
The Mercer Apartment HomesCliseStudio ,1BA$4.21
Avalon Towers BellevueS3Studio ,1BA$5.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcgilvara, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #5

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 The Mercer Apartment Homes listed at $1,815.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McGilvara Apartment is $2,252 at Shorewood.

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 $2,732 at Shorewood.

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