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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA

170 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer Island, WA. 170 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with a sink and a microwave
    Today

    2939 SOUTH MT BAKER BLVD, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $871+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    Today

    3616 36TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98199
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $943+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a building with many balconies and a fence in front of it
    Today

    3642 33RD AVENUE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,045+
    2 BEDS $1,065+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a tall building with a sign on the front of it
    Today

    3621 33RD AVE SOUTH, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,049+
    2 BEDS $1,269+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2900 S MCCLELLAN ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,053
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • an empty living room and kitchen with a white carpet
    Today

    3904 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98108
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,088+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a walk in closet with white cabinets and shelves and a living room with a table
    Today

    2810 S Mcclellan Street, Seattle, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,097+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,969
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    2807 S Hanford Street, Seattle, WA 98144
    STUDIO $1,150+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    7930 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
    STUDIO $1,164
    1 BED $1,244
    2 BEDS $1,792

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  • a living room with a couch and a bed and a tv
    Today

    4525 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
    STUDIO $1,199

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a bed and a couch
    Today

    7339 43Rd Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a green apartment building with a columbia garden sign
    Today

    3610 33RD AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,456
    2 BEDS $1,303+
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
    Today

    4200 S Othello St, Seattle, WA 98118
    STUDIO $1,395
    1 BED $1,485+
    2 BEDS $2,229+

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  • a large building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
    Today

    3333 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,456
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a dining room table
    Today

    4601 S Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118
    1 BED $1,467+
    2 BEDS $1,912+
    3 BEDS $2,630

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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    3939 S Othello St, Seattle, WA 98118
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,520
    2 BEDS $2,408
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave above it
    Today

    8340 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,550
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    4219 S. Othello Street, Seattle, WA 98118
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    1 BED $1,679+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    3701 S. Hudson St., Seattle, WA 98118
    1 BED $1,687+
    2 BEDS $2,948+
  • the lobby of a building with a staircase and chairs and a living room
    Today

    3000 S Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98108
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,750
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    2630 77Th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
    STUDIO $1,968+
    1 BED $2,371+
    2 BEDS $3,955+
  • a dining room with a table and chairs and a living room
    Today

    7650 SE 27Th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
    STUDIO $2,010+
    1 BED $2,860+
    2 BEDS $3,840+
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
    Today

    5033 37TH AVENUE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • an apartment building with graffiti on the side of it
    Today

    5031 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a kitchen with a large window and white cabinets
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    8708 RAINIER AVENUE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118
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Getting around in Mercer Island, WA

22 /100
Car-Dependent
20 /100
Minimal Transit
9 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 22, Transit Score®: 20, Bike Score®: 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mercer Island, WA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,968 and $5,603.

How many cheap rentals are available in Mercer Island, WA on RentCafe?

There are 6 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Mercer Island, WA were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Mercer Island, WA?

The average Mercer Island, WA cheap apartment size is 397 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Mercer Island, WA?

Cheap apartments in Mercer Island, WA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Mercer Island, WA?

A cheap apartment in Mercer Island, WA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Mercer Island, WA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Mercer Island, WA has never been easier. We feature 170 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Mercer Island, WA average. What is a cheap rent in Mercer Island, WA? The average apartment rent in Mercer Island is $2,636 per month so any rental south of $2,109 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Mercer Island, WA rents go as low as $871/mo.

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