Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,750 (15 Rentals)

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Shorewood
$1,909 - $3,702

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shorewood

3209 Shorewood DrMercer 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 Islander
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander

3050 Island Crest WayMercer 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
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Grace Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Place

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

Aviara

2441 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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Avellino Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Avellino Apartments

2836 78th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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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 Shorewood priced from $1,909. Island Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,996. Here are the most affordable Outer Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShorewoodWhidbey-Restored1BR,1BA$1,909
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,996
AviaraShorelineStudio,1BA$2,039
LunaraStudio, 1 Bath S3Studio,1BA$2,100
Mercer Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Mercer Island, WA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Mercer Island area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Mercer Park Apartments in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $2,260. The second greatest value Outer Mercer Island apartment is the Burbank (West) Model at The Mercer Apartment Homes starting at $2,735 with a $3.51 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.
Mercer Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
The Mercer Apartment HomesBurbank (West)1BR,1BA$3.51
77 CentralThe Henry1BR,1BA$4.51
Mercer Tower1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.36
ShorewoodCamano-Restored1BR,1BA$3.11
The HadleyAStudio ,1BA$4.13
Island SquareE1DPStudio ,1BA$4.01
Lunara1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A41BR,1BA$4.91
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$4.08

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Outer Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA

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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 $1,996.

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 $1,909 at Shorewood.

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 $2,251 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 $2,705.

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