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Mercer Park

3021 81st Place SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 - King County

Apartment

2 beds

2 baths

1,100 sqft

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 3021 81st Place SE

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at Mercer Park, 3021 81st Place SE, in Mercer Island, WA 98040 rents for $2,345 a month. It has 1,100 square feet and is pet friendly.

Mercer Park Apartments. 3021 81st Pl SE, Mercer Island 98040. Neighborhood: Bellevue. Amenities: Modern Kitchen, Great natural light, Spacious Units & Quiet Neighborhood.

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RentalSource last checked: 4 hours ago · Listing updated: 4 hours ago

Managed by: Mercer Park · (206) 929-1678

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,345
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	2 baths
Size:	1,100 sqft

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84667275

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Parking
Dishwasher
Balcony/Patio
Carpeted Floors
Garbage Disposal
Hardwood Floors

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $800 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Rent History

The rent has dropped from $2,350 to $2,345 since it was listed on October 29. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from June to July 2024, ending at $2,350. Today's rent is $5 lower.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 30, 2026	Price change	$2,345−0.2%	−0.2%
October 29, 2026	Listed for rent	$2,350
July 14, 2024	Listing removed	$2,350

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Apartment for rent

$2,345

Deposit $800 · All fees

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(206) 929-1678

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