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Rental Market Trends in Mercer Island, WA

What is the average rent in Mercer Island, WA?

$2,387/month

Average Rent

753 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mercer Island, WA is $2,387 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Mercer Island one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mercer Island, you can expect to pay about $2,159 per month for a studio, $2,387 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,244 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,542 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,159/month
604 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,387/month
753 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,244/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,542/month
1,234 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mercer Island, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $33 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Mercer Island, WA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mercer Island, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mercer Island?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Mercer Island is the most affordable neighborhood in Mercer Island.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mercer Island
$2,825/month
760 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mercer Island?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Mercer Island is the most expensive neighborhood in Mercer Island.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mercer Island
$2,825/month
760 Sq Ft

Which Mercer Island neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Mercer Island with the most apartments available is Downtown Mercer Island .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Mercer Island
$2,825/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mercer Island, WA?

Because the average rent in Mercer Island is $2,387, you’ll want to make about $7,956 per month or $95,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Mercer Island, WA

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How does Mercer Island, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mercer Island, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Mercer Island

Mercer Island, WA

Downtown Mercer Island

Mercer Island, WA

Studio
$2,161/month
$2,161/month
One Bedroom
$2,694/month
$2,694/month
Two Bedroom
$3,629/month
$3,629/month
Three Bedroom
$5,204/month
$5,204/month
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Apartment communities in Mercer Island we think you'll love

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7650 SE 27th St,
Mercer Island, WA 98040

$1,765 - $5,363 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Island Square

Island Square

2758 78th Ave SE,
Mercer Island, WA 98040

$2,157 - $3,091

Studio - 2 Beds

Shorewood

Shorewood

3209 Shorewood Dr,
Mercer Island, WA 98040

$1,833 - $3,260 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Lunara

Lunara

7750 29th Ave SE,
Mercer Island, WA 98040

$2,394 - $4,667

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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