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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balconies
  • Modern kitchens
  • Full size washer and dryer
  • Rooftop deck
  • Open floor plans
  • Professionally managed

Location

1200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA|South-Lake Union
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(206) 344-3333

Property Overview

Mercerview Apartments scores an impressive 8.3 out of 10 from Zumper, highlighting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, including modern kitchens and private balconies. With a location rating of 9, residents enjoy easy access to numerous restaurants, cultural centers, and event hubs, contributing to an active social life. The property maintains a strong trustworthiness score of 7 out of 10, indicating transparency in its management and services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
Mercerview Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath718+ sqft$1,761–$2,104 /mo4 units available
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,289 sqft$3,163 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Mercerview Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Mercerview Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleSouth-Lake Union Mercerview Apartments

Thanks for checking out Mercerview Apartments. We are a locally owned and professionally managed community in Seattle, WA. Mercerview is conveniently located in the South Lake Union neighborhood. We are a quick walk from Google and Amazon, and from all that Seattle downtown has to offer, including the Science Center, live theatre and restaurants, the Arboretum, and water areas. We have studio, 1, and 2-bedroom apartment homes. Our units are a great value, featuring open floor plans, large windows with natural light, modern kitchens, full size washer and dryer, and select homes with private balconies and stunning views of South Lake Union, Gas Works Park, and the Space Needle. Our community features a rooftop deck with panoramic city and water views, secure controlled access, and a pet-friendly environment.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
Mercerview Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Mercerview Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Mercerview Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in South-Lake Union. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Mercerview Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mercerview Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Mercerview Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Mercerview Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Mercerview Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 823 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 107 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 256 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 980 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mercerview Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 614 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 307 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in South-Lake Union

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 33% lower than 1-bedrooms in South-Lake Union.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Mercerview Apartments to be 23% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in South-Lake Union.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
South-Lake Union
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,381
March 2024$1,393
April 2024$1,395
May 2024$1,398
June 2024$1,396
July 2024$1,425
August 2024$1,419
September 2024$1,398
October 2024$1,386
November 2024$1,384
December 2024$1,392
January 2025$1,395
February 2025$1,376
March 2025$1,387
April 2025$1,395
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,396
July 2025$1,396
August 2025$1,400
September 2025$1,397
October 2025$1,392
November 2025$1,374
December 2025$1,382
January 2026$1,353
A table of studio rental data trends in South-Lake Union
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,035
March 2024$2,015
April 2024$2,036
May 2024$2,092
June 2024$2,068
July 2024$2,052
August 2024$2,058
September 2024$2,073
October 2024$2,117
November 2024$2,117
December 2024$2,064
January 2025$2,111
February 2025$2,059
March 2025$2,067
April 2025$2,083
May 2025$2,110
June 2025$2,139
July 2025$2,130
August 2025$2,135
September 2025$1,941
October 2025$1,961
November 2025$2,011
December 2025$1,914
January 2026$1,938

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,440/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,440 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,761.
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Schools near Mercerview Apartments

Lowell Elementary School

1058 e mercer st

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-5Public
B

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

Queen Anne Elementary School

411 boston st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A-

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

2919 1st ave west

seattle, WA, 98119

K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

South-Lake Union | Seattle, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Seattle near 1200 Mercer St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1200 Mercer St, Seattle

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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