The Mercer Apartment Homes
7650 SE 27th St,
Mercer Island, WA 98040
$2,010 - $4,077
Studio - 2 Beds
Mercer Island
Mercer Island, WA
Area Guide
Lake Washington surrounds this upscale island community
Upscale
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Luxurious
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Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Lush
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Nestled between Seattle and Bellevue, Mercer Island rests in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Incorporated in 1960, the city is highly regarded for its upscale homes, excellent schools, lush natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and miles of developed shoreline.
Mercer Island fosters a strong sense of community through a variety of family-friendly events, such as the Mercer Island Summer Celebration and the Mercer Island Farmers Market, among many others. Residents also bond over a shared love of outdoor recreation at popular venues like Luther Burbank Park, Aubrey Davis Park, and Mercerdale Park. Much of the city’s commercial offerings are clustered near I-90, which connects Mercer Island to the Greater Seattle Area and beyond.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Mercer Island, WA is $2,196 for a studio, $2,179 for one bedroom, $3,087 for two bedrooms, and $2,946 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mercer Island has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,179/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$8,441/month
3,145 Sq Ft
Transportation
70
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
35
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
56
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
422 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
930 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,524 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mercerdale Park
- Newcastle Beach Park
- Genesee Park and Playfield
- Seward Park
- Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.