Are 1-bedroom apartments in Mercer Island pet-friendly?

Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.

Can I find furnished 1-bedrooms in Mercer Island, WA?

Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Mercer Island but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.

How much should I earn to rent a 1-bedroom in Mercer Island?

Most landlords in Mercer Island require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Mercer Island's current average of $2,225/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.

1-Bedroom Rentals in Mercer Island, WA

22 Results

$2,650

1 bed1 bath685 sqftApartment

37 103rd Ave NE 408, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,550

1 bed1 bath685 sqftApartment

37 103rd Ave NE 311, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$1,445

1 bed1 bath380 sqftApartment

10201 SE 3rd, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,849

1 bed1 bath603 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,650

1 bed1 bath685 sqftApartment

37 103rd Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,599

1 bed1 bath603 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,850

1 bed1 bath676 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,499

1 bed1 bath607 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$1,795

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

425 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,399

1 bed1 bath607 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,399

1 bed1 bath607 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,550

1 bed1 bath685 sqftApartment

37 103rd Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,399

1 bed1 bath603 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,199

1 bed1 bath542 sqftApartment

88 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$1,745

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

10226 SE 6th St., Bellevue, WA, 98004

$1,475

1 bed1 bath426 sqftApartment

10201 SE 3rd, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,300

1 bed1 bath823 sqftApartment

3011 78th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

$2,300

1 bed1 bath685 sqftApartment

3011 78th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

$1,745

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

10226 SE 6th St., Bellevue, WA, 98004

$1,795

1 bed1 bath621 sqftApartment

537 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA, 98004

$2,300

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

2805 75th Pl SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

$2,000

1 bed1 bath697 sqftApartment

2717 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Island, WA

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mercer Island hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Mercer Island, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Mercer Island also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Mercer Island neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.