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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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Property Overview

Mercerview Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, a perfect price score, and a 9 for location. Notable features include private balconies, modern kitchens, full size washer and dryer, a rooftop deck, open floor plans, and professional management, while its “great for social life” setting adds easy access to museums, restaurants, event hubs, and parks.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mercerview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mercerview Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath636 sqft$1,845 /mo1 unit available
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath665+ sqft$2,175–$2,320 /mo3 units 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.

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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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mercerview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mercerview Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mercerview Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Mercerview Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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

  • 870 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 91 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 214 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 122 parks and recreation options

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
Studio is 132 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 102 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

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Rent trends in South-Lake Union

Studio apartments at Mercerview Apartments cost about 15% less than the average rent price for studios in South-Lake Union.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 20% lower than 1-bedrooms in South-Lake Union.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
South-Lake Union
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,383
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$1,352
February 2026$1,363
March 2026$1,379
April 2026$1,373
May 2026$1,384
June 2026$1,375
July 2026$1,367
August 2026$1,373
September 2026$1,393
A table of studio rental data trends in South-Lake Union
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$2,123
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$1,953
February 2026$2,074
March 2026$2,044
April 2026$2,053
May 2026$2,126
June 2026$2,146
July 2026$2,170
August 2026$2,133
September 2026$2,195

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$73,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,845.
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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

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

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10
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

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

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