Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,400 (14 Rentals)

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Grace Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Place

2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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77 Central
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

77 Central

2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Mercer Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Tower

2805 75th Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Islander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander

3050 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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Avellino Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avellino Apartments

2836 78th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Apartments

3220 81st Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Carlton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

2760 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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7800 Plaza
Studio Apartments

7800 Plaza

7800 SE 27th StMercer Island, WA 98040

Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Mercer Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Mercer Island area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwinds Apartments priced from $1,465. Island Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,823. Here are the most affordable Outer Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,465
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,823
ShorewoodWhidbey-Restored1BR,1BA$1,940
77 CentralThe HendrixStudio,1BA$2,062
The HadleyAStudio,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Mercer Island, WA

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Mercer Island area is the $3.08 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Shorewood in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $4,253. The second greatest value Outer Mercer Island apartment is the 3224 80th Ave SE Model at 3224 80th Ave SE, Unit 3 starting at $3,000 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Fortuna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Mercer Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ShorewoodPenthouse4BR,2BA$3.08
3224 80th Ave SE, Unit 33224 80th Ave SE2BR,2BA$2.62
The Mercer Apartment HomesIslandcrest (East)2BR,2BA$2.95
AviaraJetty1BR,1BA$3.28
77 CentralThe Charles1BR,1BA$3.53
Mercer Tower2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
The HadleyAStudio ,1BA$3.87
Island SquareE1FPStudio ,1BA$3.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood in Mercer Island, WA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Mercer Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Mercer Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Mercer Island is at Island Square listed at $1,823.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Mercer Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Mercer Island Apartment is $1,465 at Westwinds Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Mercer Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Mercer Island is starting from $2,477 at Shorewood.

What is the most affordable Outer Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Mercer Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shorewood and starts from $3,335.

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