Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Port Orchard, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Port Orchard rent stands today

    Port Orchard, WA rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged. The year-over-year dollar change is reported as $44 less per month versus last year, reflecting a complex trend.

  • Port Orchard runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros with a total of 79 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Port Orchard sit around $1,298/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,075/month. Larger units reach $3,099/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide range of bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Orchard

$2,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Orchard is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Orchard

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Orchard run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.

Listings

Studio

$1,297

20%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,075

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,099

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,962
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Orchard, WA is 12% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Port Orchard, WA

1936 Lincoln Ave Se #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Orchard

Lund Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Lund Village Apartments

1912 Se Jerry Ln, Port Orchard, WA 98366

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,795

4617 Beach Dr E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Port Orchard

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

4619 Beach Dr E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Port Orchard

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

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 $2,200 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Orchard?

Average rent prices in Port Orchard have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Port Orchard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Orchard is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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?

January offers the lowest rents in Port Orchard, running about 9% below July prices, making winter the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn