Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Port Orchard, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Port Orchard rent stands today

    Port Orchard, WA rent rose 18.4% year over year to a current median of $2,600/month. Renters are paying $238 more per month than last year, with a 1.2% increase month over month. The city offers 63 total rentals across various property types and bedroom counts.

  • Port Orchard's median rent is 33.3% above the $1,950/month national median, making it pricier than many smaller metros. This positions the city as a moderately expensive market for renters seeking value in the region.

  • Price ranges

    Median rents in Port Orchard range from $1,299/month for studios to $3,275/month for 4+ bedroom units. The 1-bedroom median is $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms rent for $2,048/month, covering a broad spectrum of renter needs.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Port Orchard fell 22.9% year over year, a 41.4 percentage point divergence from the overall citywide increase. This decline contrasts with rising rents in other bedroom segments and shows a unique trend for studios in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Orchard

$2,600/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Orchard is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Orchard

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Orchard rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Port Orchard, WA

Average rent prices in Port Orchard have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Port Orchard, WA

Rent prices in Port Orchard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Orchard is $2,075, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Orchard run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

6%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,048

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,750

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,275

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,048

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Port Orchard and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Port Orchard

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,820
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Orchard, WA is 43% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Port Orchard, WA

103 Rockwell Ave #A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Orchard

Pet friendly condo In Port Orchard With great amenities

103 Rockwell Ave #A1, Port Orchard, WA 98366

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

1750 Jackson Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Port Orchard

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Alameda5300 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Port Orchard

Alameda5300

5300 Alameda St Sw, Port Orchard, WA 98367

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

3217 Se Goldmaur Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port Orchard

2BR/1.0BA

3217 Se Goldmaur Ct #B, Port Orchard, WA 98366

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Port Orchard, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Port Orchard rental market.

How much is rent in Port Orchard?

The average rent in Port Orchard is $2,600 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Orchard?

Average rent prices in Port Orchard have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Port Orchard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Orchard is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Orchard?

To comfortably afford rent in Port Orchard, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Port Orchard?

Port Orchard, Washington rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month. Two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly, reflecting the city's diverse housing market across different apartment sizes.

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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