Apartments For Rent in Mercer Island, WA

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Apartments For Rent Near Mercer Island, WA

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What Locals Say about Mercer Island

Review Highlights

Mercer Island: tranquil, family-friendly island life with swift Seattle and Eastside access. Residents love top schools, safe leafy streets, parks and lake access, and easy links to Seattle. Drawbacks: costly, dim winter lighting, weaker south-end buses, rush-hour jams, reserved vibe.
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  • Tj Reynolds
    "This area is amazing. Mercer Island has a wonderful sense of community. It lives like a small town just minutes from the city. "
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  • Lexanre
    "I work in Tacoma so my commute varies depending on the day and time. Some days it takes me 40ish minutes, others it can be almost two hours."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very private neighborhood People are nice but keep to themselves Super clean and safe and perfect for kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood for raising small children. Lots of green spaces, feels safe and lots of great schools."
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  • Shelby.kennedy42195
    "Nice area, close enough to school that kids can walk, and very safe. Streets aren’t well lit, so it can be really dark in the winter which isn’t great."
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  • Nate Moch
    "The island has great access to bus and light rail (soon) on the north end. But the bus service on the south end is not great. Many people drive or bike to the park and ride."
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  • Trulia User
    "ten years in Mercer Island, very well loved town. No big box stores. Alot of pet and coffee lovers here. Excellent schools and community"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great sleepy town. #1 schools in WA. lovely people. small town center. central location for Seattle, Eastside, airport. "
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  • Carbia5
    "This is a safe, quiet and beautiful city. Great location as it’s 5 miles away from downtown and 5 miles away from Bellevue "
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  • Kristen H.
    "It’s like a small town in the middle of the city. Quiet, leafy, parks, lake. Good schools. No traffic. "
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  • Amanda
    "Farmers Market every Sunday for months June through October. Best Seller book signings and speaking events at the Mercer Island Book Store. Craft fairs and July 4 celebrations."
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  • Halicenderby
    "The commute is easy during non rush-hour times. The island is conveniently on proximity to the city and the Eastside. Well connected with major highways. "
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  • Sai.housesearch
    "I love to live in mercer island. Accessiblility is good. Safe to live.schools are good. Friendly neighbourhood "
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  • M J.
    "Excellent public transit to Seattle and the Eastside. Excellent bike trails and pathways for bicycle commuting."
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  • Lilibeth Z.
    "I wish all dog owners would pick up after their dogs. Bags are even made available for free. A doggie daycare at a reasonable price woukd be a nice thing to have in the neighborhood. I do like Mercy Vet, a holistic practice serving the area. "
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  • Aparga_hans
    "Great neighborhood , wish we could stay here unfortunately not affordable at this moment Thank you "
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  • Pow S. M.
    "I love everything in Mercer island. My work, kids school and daycare has been great since we moved 2016. I would to continue to live here for a long time. "
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  • Ashthmp
    "People are friendly unlike seattle proper. Very family friendly. Parks galore. Great vibe/atmosphere "
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  • KH
    "I’ve lived here 2 years. Small town feel. But hard to get to know people. Everyone pretty much keeps to themselves. But it’s clean and safe. "
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  • Shinya.asami
    "Live music and theatre performance in the park during summer season, and many other local festivities throughout a year"
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  • leemer
    "Great community to raise kids and spend time in parks and in our thriving Town Center. Hop on a bus or soon to be train and visit Bellevue or Seattle. "
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  • AJK
    "Easy access to Interstate. Soon a train to the airport . Bus connection is decent. Nice park and ride. Downtown has all what you need. Great parks for walking, including water access. "
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  • Shawn
    "Poop left behind sometimes. Otherwise pretty friendly for dogs. Has a dog park called luther burbank"
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  • Laura B.
    "Luther Burbank Park has a wonderful off leash area with a beach. There is also a special fenced in area for small or nervous dogs."
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Average Rent Trends in Mercer Island, WA

Rent in Mercer Island, WA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Dec 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,985
Jul 2025$3,995
Aug 2025$3,600
Sep 2025$4,250
Oct 2025$4,450
Nov 2025$3,650
Dec 2025$4,850
Jan 2026$3,650
Feb 2026$3,100
Mar 2026$3,134
Apr 2026$2,995
May 2026$2,950
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,399$3,275$3,650$7,500$2,909
Apartments and Condos$2,399$3,300$3,500—$2,995
Houses—$3,200$10,000$8,500$8,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Mercer Island, WA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Mercer Island, WA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Mercer Island, WA is $2,514 per month. This is about 30% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Mercer Island, WA?
    The average rent of a house in Mercer Island, WA is $7,000 per month. This is about 263% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Mercer Island, WA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Mercer Island, WA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,795 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Mercer Island, WA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Mercer Island, WA was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $4,850 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Mercer Island, WA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Mercer Island, WA is $2,539 per month. That is about $449 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Mercer Island, WA?
    There are 36 available rental listings in Mercer Island, WA.
  • What are some cities near Mercer Island, WA?
    Some nearby cities include: Beaux Arts Village, Medina, Newcastle, Bellevue, Clyde Hill. These cities may have more rental options to explore.