Cheap Homes for Rent in Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercer Heights area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtland Place priced from $774. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$799
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1,052
Vale StudiosContemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff...Studio,1BA$1,100
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S2)Studio,1BA$1,150
The RedwoodStudio 1.2Studio,1BA$1,175
SummerstoneWest StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$1,205
Hamilton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $2.27 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park 433 in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $1,978 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park 433Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 3033208 Rainier Ave S2BR,1BA$1.77
Joe Black Apartments3B3BR,1BA$2.37
Clairemont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.76
VerseStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.53
Fairmont Cherry Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$2.15
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer Heights?

There are currently 523 Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA with pricing that ranges from $797 to $15,713. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer Heights ranging from $700 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mercer Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mercer Heights ranges from $700 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,173.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mercer Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mercer Heights range from $1,075 to $15,713, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,695.

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