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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
Four Amigos - Beloved Community2.12BR,1BA$952
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,$999
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1,052
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$1,075
Liberty Bank BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Vale StudiosStudio - AllStudio,1BA$1,100
The RedwoodStudio 1.2Studio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $2.22 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,776. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Link Apartments starting at $1,555 with a $1.73 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.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Joe Black Apartments3B3BR,1BA$2.28
Four Amigos - Beloved Community2.12BR,1BA$1.34
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Clairemont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.30
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$2.15
817 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit Studio817 Martin Luther King Jr WayStudio ,1BA$2.35
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 520 Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $15,713. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mercer Heights ranging from $1,600 to $19,000.

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 $1,600 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,198.

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 $2,880 to $6,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,800.

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