Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Average rent in
Mercer Island, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mercer Island
$2,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Mercer Island is $2,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mercer Island
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mercer Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mercer Island, WA
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mercer Island, WA
Rent prices in Mercer Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mercer Island is $2,941, whereas a house costs $4,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercer Island run $2,707 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,645.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  1% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $2,636 | 3% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,643 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,412 | 9% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $5,595 | 4% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont | $2,992 | |
Downtown Mercer Island | $2,906 | |
East Seattle | $3,136 | |
Mcgilvara | $2,975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,941 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,675 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $520 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,636
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,643
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,412
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
Downtown Mercer Island
Average rent
$2,906
Beaumont
Average rent
$2,992
Mcgilvara
Average rent
$2,975
East Seattle
Average rent
$3,136
Apartments
Average rent
$2,941
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,675
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$520
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mercer Island, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mercer Island, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mercer Island and Bothell West by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mercer Island
56%higher than the national median
95%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mercer Island, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bothell West, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,745
7%$1,748
7%$2,095
20%$1,950
15%$2,774
10%$3,230
16%$2,445
3%$3,368
45%$2,618
13%$2,580
13%$2,849
16%$2,569
24%Discover rentals in Mercer Island, WA
5d+ ago
3015 81st Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3021 81st Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2 beds
1 bath
$2,260
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2758 78th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,064–$4,127
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7650 Se 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$5,479
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,100
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3011 78th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,101–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
4 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mercer Island, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mercer Island rental market.
How much is rent in Mercer Island?
The average rent in Mercer Island is $2,995 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mercer Island?
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Mercer Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mercer Island is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mercer Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mercer Island are Downtown Mercer Island ($2,906/mo), Mcgilvara ($2,975/mo), and Beaumont ($2,992/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mercer Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Mercer Island, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).