Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Average rent in
Mercer Island, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mercer Island
$3,045/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Mercer Island is $3,045 per month as of July 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mercer Island
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,918, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercer Island run $2,623 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,941.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,362 | 4% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,313 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,686 | No Change | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,445 | 5% | 30% | |
4 bedroom | $4,195 | 7% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont | $2,378 | |
Downtown Mercer Island | $2,840 | |
East Seattle | $2,495 | |
Mcgilvara | $2,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,918 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $545 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,313
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,686
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
32%
Downtown Mercer Island
Average rent
$2,840
Beaumont
Average rent
$2,378
Mcgilvara
Average rent
$2,495
East Seattle
Average rent
$2,495
Apartments
Average rent
$2,918
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$545
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
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mercer Island, WA is 15% lower than the median rent in Bothell West, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,597
13%$1,911
10%$2,745
14%$1,999
8%$3,400
35%$2,666
5%$2,385
10%$2,935
51%$2,495
6%$2,505
4%$2,663
35%$2,699
26%Discover rentals in Mercer Island, WA
3d ago
3015 81st Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Mercer Island townhouse for rent in Mercer Island
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Aug 10
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Mercer Island
5 beds
5 baths
$7,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Mercer Island condo for rent in Mercer Island
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2717 76th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2805 75th Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,008–$6,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3011 78th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment 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 $3,045 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mercer Island?
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,095 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mercer Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mercer Island are Beaumont ($2,378/mo), Mcgilvara ($2,495/mo), and East Seattle ($2,495/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 $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mercer Island?
The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mercer Island, WA is $2,440, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $3,388.
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).