FAQ

Mercer Island has many distinct neighborhoods to choose from and offers something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to live when you're looking for a Mercer Island apartment for rent:

• North End
  Home to Mercer Island's Town Center, the North End offers convenient access to I-90, the Mercer Island Light Rail Station, local shopping, dining, and community events. Its central location makes it a popular choice for commuters traveling to Seattle and Bellevue.
• Mercerdale
  Located near Mercerdale Park and Town Center amenities, Mercerdale combines residential charm with convenient access to recreation, shopping, and community gathering spaces.
• First Hill
  First Hill is a well-established Mercer Island neighborhood known for its residential atmosphere, mature landscaping, and proximity to downtown Mercer Island conveniences.
• East Seattle
  One of Mercer Island's historic neighborhoods, East Seattle offers convenient access to Town Center, regional transportation connections, and nearby waterfront recreation opportunities around Lake Washington.

Popular Activities Near The Hadley Apartments

There are many fun activities to enjoy in Mercer Island. The Hadley Apartments' North End location puts residents in the heart of one of Mercer Island's most connected neighborhoods. Major attractions and activities in the area include:

• Luther Burbank Park (approximately 1.5 miles)
• Aubrey Davis Park (approximately 1 mile)
• Mercer Island Farmers Market (approximately 0.3 miles)
• Mercer Island Town Center (approximately 0.3 miles)
• Mercer Island Shopping Center (approximately 0.5 miles)
• Metropolitan Market (approximately 0.5 miles)
• Mercer Island Community & Event Center (approximately 1.5 miles)
• Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail (approximately 1 mile)

Why Mercer Island Stands Out

Mercer Island offers a unique blend of waterfront living, a close-knit community atmosphere, and convenient access to Seattle and Bellevue. Whether you're looking for a connected commute, outdoor recreation, or a relaxed residential setting, here are some of the features that make Mercer Island a special place to live:

• Ideal Location
  Located between Seattle and Bellevue along Interstate 90, Mercer Island provides residents with convenient access to major employment centers while maintaining a quieter residential environment. The Mercer Island Light Rail Station offers additional transportation options throughout the region.
• Outdoor Recreation
  Mercer Island residents enjoy access to popular destinations such as Luther Burbank Park, Aubrey Davis Park, and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, recreation, and enjoying the outdoors.
• Connected Yet Relaxed Living
  Mercer Island offers the convenience of nearby urban centers while maintaining a more residential and community-focused atmosphere. Residents can enjoy local shopping, dining, and essential services without sacrificing regional accessibility.
• Strong Community Identity
  Community events, the Mercer Island Farmers Market, Town Center businesses, and neighborhood gathering spaces help create a welcoming environment for residents throughout the year.

Major Employers Near Mercer Island

The Hadley Apartments in Mercer Island is only minutes from Seattle's and Bellevue's major employment centers. Convenient access to Interstate 90 and the Mercer Island Light Rail Station provides connections to leading employers in technology, healthcare, education, aviation, and professional services throughout the region.

Some of the area's major employers include:

• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Google
• T-Mobile
• University of Washington
• Providence Swedish
• Overlake Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente Washington
• Alaska Airlines
• Starbucks Coffee Company

These employers are located throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and the surrounding Eastside region, making Mercer Island a convenient location for many commuters.

Amenities That Enhance Everyday Living

At The Hadley Apartments, you'll find a variety of amenities that make living on Mercer Island even better, such as:

• Rooftop Deck with Outdoor Fireplace and BBQ Areas
  The rooftop deck provides a comfortable setting for gathering with friends, enjoying neighborhood views, and spending time outdoors close to home.
• Fitness Center with Professional Equipment
  Residents have access to a fitness center featuring Precor equipment, making it easy to maintain wellness routines without leaving the community.
• Resident Lounge and Entertainment Spaces
  Community amenities include a clubhouse with an entertaining suite, movie theater room, coffee lounge, internet café, and professional conference room with Wi-Fi. These spaces support both productivity and relaxation throughout the week.
• Designer Apartment Interiors
  Apartment homes feature speckled quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, contemporary glass tile backsplashes, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury wood-style flooring, and washers and dryers in every apartment. These features combine style and convenience for everyday living.

Yes, The Hadley is located within immediate proximity to public transportation. Residents are just steps away from the Mercer Island Light Rail Station (part of Sound Transit's 2 Line), which provides fast, direct regional transit access across the I-90 corridor to Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. In addition to the light rail, the property is close to local King County Metro bus routes and regional Sound Transit bus services (such as Routes 550 and 554) operating out of the nearby Mercer Island Transit Interchange/Park-and-Ride.

The Hadley is situated right in the Town Center neighborhood within the North End of Mercer Island. This area serves as the island's primary commercial and transit hub, characterized by a walkable core of local shops, fitness studios, restaurants, and immediate access to the Mercer Island Light Rail Station.

The Hadley is located within the Mercer Island School District.

The nearest dog park is the Luther Burbank Park Off-Leash Area, located about 1.5 miles northeast of The Hadley at the northern tip of Luther Burbank Park (2040 84th Ave SE). It is a roughly 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk, featuring separate areas for large and small dogs, grassy spaces, and direct beach access for swimming in Lake Washington.

Additionally, Wildwood Park (located at 7400 86th Ave SE) is another nearby neighborhood option roughly a mile east, offering a smaller designated off-leash dog area.

The Hadley is surrounded by excellent biking options, highlighted by Aubrey Davis Park just a short distance away at the island's western tip, which connects directly to the paved I-90 Trail for seamless commuting across the floating bridge into Seattle or eastward toward the Eastside. For a different riding experience, the island features local neighborhood greenways launching right out of the nearby Town Center near Mercerdale Park, as well as Pioneer Park in the southern section, which offers an expansive 113-acre forested nature preserve with miles of dedicated soft-surface trails.

Residents on Mercer Island do most of their everyday grocery shopping right in the Town Center, which is conveniently within walking distance of The Hadley. For major supermarket needs, options include the local QFC on SE 28th Street and the upscale Metropolitan Market, known for specialty foods, a robust bakery, and prepared meals.

Beyond groceries, the Town Center features boutique retail shops, specialty services, and a seasonal summer farmers market at Mercerdale Park for fresh local produce and artisan goods. For larger-scale department store shopping or big-box retail, residents typically make a short drive off the island to nearby Bellevue or downtown Seattle via I-90.

Residents of The Hadley enjoy exceptional proximity to local coffee options, highlighted by Kitanda Coffee & Acai located just a short walk away at 7695 SE 27th Street in the Town Center, where they serve specialty coffee drinks, Brazilian cheese bread, and açaí bowls. Additionally, residents can easily walk to Starbucks or the nearby French-inspired spots like La Fête Pâtisserie Française and L'Experience Paris for artisan pastries and coffee within blocks of the property.

The Hadley on Mercer Island delivers a luxury living experience featuring an extensive collection of indoor and outdoor community spaces, including a rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and barbecue area, an internal courtyard, a professional fitness center with PreCor equipment, a resident clubhouse with an entertaining suite, a dedicated movie theater room, a gourmet kitchen and dining space, a coffee lounge, and a conference room. Residents also benefit from controlled bicycle storage and a repair station, a secured parking garage with EV charging stations, direct access to the Mercer Island Light Rail Station, and convenient ground-floor retail options such as Mioposto Pizzeria, Orangetheory Fitness, Club Pilates, and YogaSix. Inside, the studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments showcase floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-style vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, speckled quartz countertops, glass tile backsplashes, gooseneck faucets with farm sinks, in-unit washers and dryers, and two designer interior finish packages.

Please visit our Amenities page to learn more.

Yes, assigned garage parking is available

For ultimate convenience, full-size washers and dryers come standard inside the vast majority of our individual apartment floor plans.

Absolutely! The Hadley is a warm, pet-loving community where both you and your furry companions can thrive. We look forward to welcoming your four-legged family members.

We're pet friendly and ready to welcome your four-legged family member.

The Hadley welcomes cats and dogs to our apartment community. We permit a maximum of two (2) pets per apartment. There is a refundable pet deposit of $350.00 per pet and a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $350.00. A monthly 'pet privilege fee' of $75.00 is required per pet. There is a pet weight limit of 80 lbs. for cats and dogs when fully grown (no lions or tigers, please).

Pets are required to complete a pet application and acceptance process. Please contact the leasing center for details.Service animals are welcome. Please contact the Community Manager to request information on a service animal’s acceptance process.

Please contact our leasing office for more information. 

While we don't feature an enclosed bark park directly inside the property,  our community is heavily landscaped with an open courtyard, and we are located just minutes away from some of Mercer Island's best public dog parks and walking trails.

The Hadley apartment homes are typically leased unfurnished so you can tailor the space to your personal taste. However, we can partner with premier local corporate housing and furniture rental providers to arrange a fully furnished home if required.

Please contact our leasing center directly to discuss your specific timelines, and our team will coordinate a custom package with our trusted corporate furniture partners.

Our standard leases typically run from 6 to 12+ months to foster a grounded community feel. Short-term options vary based on seasonal availability and occupancy; please contact the leasing team to check current flexible terms.

Please contact our leasing office for corporate application requirements and terms.

Our fitness studio is equipped with premium cardio machines (treadmills, ellipticals), strength-training equipment, and free weights designed for an energized workout.

To ensure a peaceful and respectful environment for all residents, our community observes standard quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily. 

Not at all! Tours of our community, model homes, and amenities are entirely free. We would love to show you around.

Walk-ins are always welcome during our standard leasing hours (Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm), but we highly recommend scheduling an appointment online in advance to guarantee a leasing agent is immediately available to tailor the tour to your specific floor plan needs.

Highly accessible! Our professional office team is on-site 7 days a week. You can walk right in, call us directly, or send a message through your resident portal for swift support.

Applying is quick and completely paperless. Simply visit the "Floor Plans" page on our official website, select your ideal apartment home, and click "Apply Now" to complete the digital application and background check.

Once a fully completed application and all required income verification documents are submitted, approvals are typically processed within 24 to 72 hours.

Please check our cost calculator tool for a list of all up front costs. 

Welcome to your first apartment! Our top advice is to have your digital income verifications (pay stubs or bank statements) ready to go to make the application seamless, factor in standard utilities alongside base rent, and make sure to take advantage of our exclusive Villa Sport neighborhood club membership discount right when you move in!

We prioritize convenience. Rent can be paid electronically via e-check (ACH), credit or debit cards through the online resident portal, or via automated monthly recurring payments so you never have to worry about a late fee.

Simply log into your secure Resident Portal via our website, navigate to the "Payments" tab, link your preferred checking account or card, and submit a one-time payment or set up automatic monthly drafts.

Please check our cost calculator tool for a list of all applicable monthly fees. 

Yes, we require all residents to maintain a minimum of $100,000 in legal liability insurance for the apartment home to protect you and your personal property. You can easily upload your policy details directly to the portal.

Utilities are not included in the base rent. Water, sewer, and trash disposal services are invoiced monthly.

Your submetered water, sewer, and trash accounts are automatically established for your unit through our billing partner, Conservice, upon move-in. You will only need to contact Roseville Electric/PG&E directly to activate your electricity and gas before picking up your keys.

Residents can set up accounts with premier local high-speed providers like AT&T Fiber, Fidium Fiber, Xfinity, and more.

Guests are welcome to enjoy your home and our community amenities with you! To keep the pools and common spaces comfortable for everyone, residents must accompany their guests at all times.

Our rental rates are dynamically generated based on lease lengths and market demand, meaning longer lease terms often unlock our best monthly rates.

No, subletting of apartment homes is not allowed. 

Please contact our leasing office for more details.

Every apartment home undergoes a rigorous move-in preparation process. This includes a professional, deep clean, and a comprehensive, multi-point inspection of all appliances, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems by our maintenance team to ensure everything is in pristine condition for your arrival.

Yes! We feature a professional, highly rated on-site management and maintenance team dedicated to keeping our community beautiful and your home running perfectly.

Requesting repairs is simple and seamless. You can submit a service request 24/7 through your online Resident Portal. For urgent or after-hours maintenance emergencies, you can call our dedicated emergency maintenance line directly.

Non-emergency requests are prioritized and typically resolved within 24 to 72 hours by our professional on-site technicians. Emergency requests (such as major leaks, lack of climate control, or lockouts) are handled immediately via our 24-hour urgent response protocol.

No, you do not need to be present. When submitting your service request via the Resident Portal, you can grant our maintenance team "permission to enter" your home. If you prefer to be home, you can coordinate a specific time frame with our office.

If you experience a lockout during standard leasing office hours, stop by or call the front office, and our team will assist you. For after-hours lockouts, you can contact our 24-hour emergency maintenance line.

We want your space to feel genuinely like home, please contact our leasing office for compete information regarding decorations. 

Every home features a fully equipped kitchen complete with a refrigerator, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and oven/range, complemented by large kitchens with elegant stone countertops. Full-size washers and dryers are also standard in most units.

From the Seattle area, arrive via I-90 West, crossing the floating bridge onto Mercer Island and taking the exit toward 76th Avenue SE to arrive at the property.

Please visit our Maps page to get point-to-point directions to the Hadley!

The Hadley Apartments is located at 2601 76th Ave SE. Its nearest main cross streets in the Mercer Island Town Center are SE 27th Street to the north and SE 24th Street to the south.