Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $595 (30 Rentals)

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property at 118 107th Ave NE
$2,069
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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118 107th Ave NE

BellevueWA98004

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property at 321 Bellevue Way SE
$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Oct 14
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321 Bellevue Way SE
BellevueWA98004

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property at 5403 Columbia Dr S
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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5403 Columbia Dr S

SeattleWA98108
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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 Studio unit found at The Briar priced from $799. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BriarStudioStudio,1BA$799
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$895
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
NOCO ApartmentsLive Work AStudio,1BA$1,150
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S2)Studio,1BA$1,250
Abbey Lincoln CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,259
CrestviewRenovated One bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,283
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Hamilton Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,306

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Columbia City Abbey in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,903 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the North Bellevue 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.
Columbia City Abbey3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.06
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
5409 Beacon Avenue South, Unit Unit B5409 Beacon Avenue South3BR,1.5BA$2.00
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
CityLineOne Bedroom A1C-CL2 MMR1BR,1BA$2.39
Terrace Arms Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
Fairmont Cherry Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Rail Apartments2nd Floor 1 bd1BR,1BA$2.28
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
The BriarStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Mercer Heights?

There are currently 541 Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $27,770. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer Heights ranging from $595 to $22,000.

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 $595 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,988.

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 $1,180 to $27,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,702.

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