What is the average apartment size in Mercer Island?

The average size for a Mercer Island, WA apartment is 870 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mercer Island?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mercer Island is $2,642 per month, a 1.57% increase from last year’s average of $2,601.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mercer Island?

In Mercer Island, studios rent for $1,944 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,347 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,050 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,141 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mercer Island?

The typical apartment in Mercer Island offers about 870 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mercer Island?

Studio apartments in Mercer Island average 571 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 742 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,034 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,201 sq. ft.

Mercer Island, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mercer Island?

The typical rent budget in Mercer Island ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mercer Island?

In Mercer Island, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mercer Island is $2,642, a 1.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,601.

Studio Apartments at $1,944 offer the most budget-friendly option with 571 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $2,347, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,050 offer 1,034 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,201 sq ft) for $3,141, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mercer Island, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,642	870 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,944	571 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,347	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,050	1,034 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,141	1,201 sq. ft.

Mercer Island, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Mercer Island, WA have increased by 1.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,601 to $2,642.

What's the typical rent budget in Mercer Island, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Mercer Island, WA (38%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mercer Island, WA?

3,364 or 34% of the households in Mercer Island, WA are renter-occupied while 6,529 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Mercer Island Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mercer Island	$2,642
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Kirkland	$2,540
Bothell	$2,291
Federal Way	$1,902
Redmond	$2,559
Issaquah, WA	$2,800
Auburn, WA	$1,862
Shoreline, WA	$2,028
Edmonds, WA	$1,930
Mountlake Terrace, WA	$2,016
SeaTac, WA	$1,802

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mercer Island apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.