Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Mercer Island Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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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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7800 Plaza
Studio Apartments

7800 Plaza

7800 SE 27th StMercer 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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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer 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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Mercer Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Tower

2805 75th Pl 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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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 Admirals Apartments priced from $1,295. Westwinds Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Outer Mercer Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Via Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,605
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,677
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Mercer Island, WA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Mercer Island area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kenny Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Outer Mercer Island apartment is the The Douglas Model at Tenzen Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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.
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
Tenzen ApartmentsThe Douglas2BR,1BA$2.60
ShorewoodBlakley-Restored1BR,1BA$3.27
Mercer Tower1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.28
The HadleyC1/C2/C41BR,1BA$3.70
Via Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
AviaraShorelineStudio ,1BA$3.52
Island SquareE1BPStudio ,1BA$3.84

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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.

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2.5
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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 $1,677.

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 $1,295 at Admirals 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 $1,750 at Kenny Apartments.

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