
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,750 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Mercer Island area of Mercer Island.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Mercer Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Mercer Island Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $1,996 | $2,604 |
| Outer Mercer Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,665 | $1,909 | $3,295 |
| Outer Mercer Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $1,961 | $4,357 |
| Outer Mercer Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $2,635 | $2,970 |
| Outer Mercer Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,702 | $3,702 | $3,702 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood | Whidbey-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $1,909 |
| Island Square | E1E | Studio,1BA | $1,996 |
| Aviara | Shoreline | Studio,1BA | $2,039 |
| Lunara | Studio, 1 Bath S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Mercer Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Mercer Apartment Homes | Burbank (West) | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| 77 Central | The Henry | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| Mercer Tower | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Shorewood | Camano-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Hadley | A | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
| Island Square | E1DP | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| Lunara | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.91 |
| Aviara | Shoreline | Studio ,1BA | $4.08 |
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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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