Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Anacortes, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Anacortes

$2,900/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anacortes is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anacortes

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anacortes rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Anacortes, WA

Average rent prices in Anacortes have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Anacortes, WA

Rent prices in Anacortes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anacortes is $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Anacortes run $1,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

44%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,550

18%

67%

2 bedroom

$2,950

1%

26%

3 bedroom

$2,650

1%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,150

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

67%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Anacortes and Abbotsford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Anacortes

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Anacortes, WA is 71% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Anacortes, WA

Portage Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Portage Place

3602 Portage Ln, Anacortes, WA 98221

3 beds

3 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7604 Holiday Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Anacortes

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4602 Blakely Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Anacortes

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2013 I Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Anacortes

4 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Anacortes, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Anacortes rental market.

How much is rent in Anacortes?

The average rent in Anacortes is $2,900 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anacortes?

Average rent prices in Anacortes have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Anacortes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anacortes is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Anacortes?

To comfortably afford rent in Anacortes, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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