We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Positioned in a sought-after residential enclave halfway between Bellevue and Seattle, Aviara apartments on Mercer Island, WA combine chic urban style with peaceful living at a central locale. Set amid lush greenery surrounded by Lake Washington, our modern community offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including lofts with soaring 22-foot ceilings. Each apartment home for rent features an open layout with contemporary quartz and stainless steel finishes, plus a high-efficiency full-size washer and dryer for your convenience. Select homes also showcase wood-style flooring, oversized windows, walk-in closets, and a private patio or balcony. Within our pet-friendly community, enjoy an array of community amenities including a fitness center with Technogym equipment. We also offer an outdoor lounge and barbecue area, a covered bike storage and repair area, and a clubroom with full kitchen, media center, and games. Enjoy a variety of conveniences at your doorstep, in our ground-level retail space or head a short distance down the road for coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. When it’s time to venture farther from the neighborhood, our location provides easy access to I-90 to head to Seattle, Bellevue, or beyond. * This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
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High Ceilings
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Controlled Access
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On-Site Retail
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Elevator
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Balcony
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Hardwood Floors
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Business Center
About Aviara
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Positioned in a sought-after residential enclave halfway between Bellevue and Seattle, Aviara apartments on Mercer Island, WA combine chic urban style with peaceful living at a central locale. Set amid lush greenery surrounded by Lake Washington, our modern community offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes, including lofts with soaring 22-foot ceilings. Each apartment home for rent features an open layout with contemporary quartz and stainless steel finishes, plus a high-efficiency full-size washer and dryer for your convenience. Select homes also showcase wood-style flooring, oversized windows, walk-in closets, and a private patio or balcony. Within our pet-friendly community, enjoy an array of community amenities including a fitness center with Technogym equipment. We also offer an outdoor lounge and barbecue area, a covered bike storage and repair area, and a clubroom with full kitchen, media center, and games. Enjoy a variety of conveniences at your doorstep, in our ground-level retail space or head a short distance down the road for coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. When it’s time to venture farther from the neighborhood, our location provides easy access to I-90 to head to Seattle, Bellevue, or beyond. * This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Aviara is an apartment community located in King County and the 98040 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Mercer Island School District attendance zone.
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Barbecue area
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Bike maintenance station
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Bike storage
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LEED certified
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Online resident portal
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Outdoor fireplace
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Package lockers
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Parking
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Pet friendly
Community Amenities
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Wi-Fi
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Controlled Access
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Maintenance on site
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On-Site Retail
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Elevator
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Business Center
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Clubhouse
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Conference Rooms
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Fitness Center
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Courtyard
Apartment Features
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Washer/Dryer
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Heating
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Ceiling Fans
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Smoke Free
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Dishwasher
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Pantry
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Quartz Countertops
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Hardwood Floors
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High Ceilings
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Balcony
Location
Neighborhood
Residents living on Mercer Island consider the neighborhood absolute paradise – and they’re 100% correct! Downtown Mercer Island’s cityscape is ever-evolving with the addition of new markets, restaurants, and shops at Town Center.
Island restaurants locals can’t get enough of include Freshy’s Seafood Shack and Pagliacci Pizza. Healthy and organic grocery stores are popping up all over the community, next to established bookstores, coffee shops, and chocolatiers.
In the summer months, residents gather at the Mercer Island Farmers Market for fresh seasonal flowers and baked goods. The island beaches sure are fun, but they pack quickly on weekends.
When it comes to work commutes into Bellevue or Seattle, residents are comforted by direct access to Interstate 90 and the park-and-ride bus station.
Learn more about living in Downtown Mercer Island
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
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Downtown Mercer Island |
Mercer Island, WA |
| Studio |
$2,176 |
$2,161 |
| 1 Bedroom |
$2,583 |
$2,285 |
| 2 Bedrooms |
$3,599 |
$3,229 |
| 3 Bedrooms |
$5,235 |
$3,129 |
Education
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9 min |
4.9 mi |
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10 min |
5.7 mi |
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10 min |
5.8 mi |
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10 min |
5.9 mi |
Aviara is within 9 minutes or 4.9 miles from Seattle University. It is also near Bellevue College and Seattle Central Comm. Coll..
Schools
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Transportation
Transportation options available in Mercer Island include South Bellevue, located 3.2 miles from Aviara. Aviara is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 17.4 miles or 26 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 28.7 miles or 41 minutes away.
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5 min |
3.2 mi |
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7 min |
4.3 mi |
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8 min |
4.4 mi |
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9 min |
4.9 mi |
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12 min |
6.2 mi |
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8 min |
5.1 mi |
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34 min |
22.5 mi |
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46 min |
31.6 mi |
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46 min |
33.8 mi |
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46 min |
35.4 mi |
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: |
26 min |
17.4 mi |
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Seattle Paine Field International
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Drive: |
41 min |
28.7 mi |
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Aviara.
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Walk: |
3 min |
0.2 mi |
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Walk: |
7 min |
0.4 mi |
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Drive: |
10 min |
5.1 mi |
Aviara has 3 shopping centers within 5.1 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Mercerdale Park
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Walk: |
11 min |
0.6 mi |
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Mercer Slough Nature Park
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Drive: |
6 min |
3.3 mi |
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Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
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Drive: |
6 min |
3.6 mi |
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Killarney Glen Park
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Drive: |
10 min |
4.7 mi |
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Chism Beach Park
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Drive: |
10 min |
4.7 mi |
Aviara has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Mercerdale Park, Mercer Slough Nature Park, and Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center.
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Drive: |
9 min |
4.7 mi |
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Drive: |
8 min |
5.2 mi |
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9 min |
5.5 mi |
Aviara has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill which is 4.7 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
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Drive: |
29 min |
12.5 mi |
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Drive: |
93 min |
69.8 mi |
Aviara is 12.5 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including East Park Naval Reserve.
