
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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McGilvara Studio Apartments | $2,012 | $1,375 | $3,766 |
McGilvara 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $1,825 | $4,347 |
McGilvara 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,115 | $2,215 | $7,536 |
McGilvara 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,592 | $3,603 | $5,587 |
McGilvara 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $3,991 | $4,317 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McGilvara Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Symphony Apartments | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
CityLine | Studio E1A-CL2 | Studio,1BA | $1,692 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Island Square | A1HD | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Lux | One Bed One Bath Den 1D | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
CityLine | One Bedroom A1F-CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
888 Bellevue Apartments | Urban 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.91 |
Shorewood | Studio-Restored | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
Aviara | Shoreline | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
The Mercer Apartment Homes | Clise | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
Broadstone Savoie | Open 1 Bedroom F | 1BR,1BA | $5.63 |
Soma Towers | Studio - 08 Floorplan | Studio ,1BA | $5.27 |
Symphony Apartments | Studio D | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcgilvara, Mercer Island, WA
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Mercer Island, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 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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