Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Mercer Island, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mercer Island
$2,886/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Mercer Island is $2,886 per month as of May 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $937 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mercer Island
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mercer Island rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mercer Island, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Mercer Island, WA
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,699, whereas a house costs $3,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercer Island run $2,623 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,357.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,328 | No Change |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,751 | 1% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $3,247 | 7% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,595 | 4% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,295 | 4% | 48% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaumont | $2,946 | |
Downtown Mercer Island | $2,886 | |
East Seattle | $1,980 | |
Mcgilvara | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,699 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $3,972 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $545 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,328
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,751
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,247
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
48%
Downtown Mercer Island
Average rent
$2,886
Beaumont
Average rent
$2,946
Mcgilvara
Average rent
$2,000
East Seattle
Average rent
$1,980
Apartments
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,972
Last 30 days
7%
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
48%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mercer Island, WA is 41% higher than the median rent in Bothell West, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,040
26%$1,611
13%$3,200
3%$1,985
5%$1,814
18%$2,374
13%$2,210
2%$2,200
60%$2,227
1%$2,545
10%$2,625
5%$2,769
44%Discover rentals in Mercer Island, WA
10h ago
3015 81st Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2 beds
1 bath
$2,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
5 beds
5.5 baths
$15,950
House for rent
47m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$10,878
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Mercer Island
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,796–$6,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,796–$6,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
47m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$10,878
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,796–$6,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2805 75th Pl Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2630 77th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,796–$6,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
47m ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$10,878
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3011 78th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,800
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 $2,886 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mercer Island?
Average rent prices in Mercer Island have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Mercer Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mercer Island is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $937 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mercer Island?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Mercer Island are East Seattle ($1,980/mo), Mcgilvara ($2,000/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 $115,000/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).