Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 4, 2026
Average rent in
Mercer Island, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mercer Island
$2,902/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Mercer Island is $2,902 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,002 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mercer Island
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,642, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercer Island run $2,617 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,555.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | 3% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,615 | 1% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,487 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 14% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $6,300 | 5% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont | $2,999 | |
Downtown Mercer Island | $2,886 | |
East Seattle | $2,546 | |
Mcgilvara | $2,779 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,642 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $600 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,615
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,487
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
Downtown Mercer Island
Average rent
$2,886
Beaumont
Average rent
$2,999
Mcgilvara
Average rent
$2,779
East Seattle
Average rent
$2,546
Apartments
Average rent
$2,642
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$600
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
53%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mercer Island, WA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bothell West, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,297
12%$1,729
11%$2,847
11%$2,150
12%$2,242
15%$3,400
25%$2,799
10%$3,643
40%$2,395
8%$2,499
4%$2,850
30%$2,699
1%Discover rentals in Mercer Island, WA
4d ago
3021 81st Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
6720 81st Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
5 beds
4 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
McGilvara house for rent in Mercer Island
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
7942 Lake View Ln #NA, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Feb 14
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$6,441
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
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$6,441
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2805 75th Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175–$2,375
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
23h ago
7650 Se 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,130–$4,868
Price drop
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 $2,902 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mercer Island?
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Mercer Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mercer Island is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,002 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mercer Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mercer Island are East Seattle ($2,546/mo), Mcgilvara ($2,779/mo), and Downtown Mercer Island ($2,886/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 $116,000/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).