Last updated on August 23, 2026

Average rent in
Port Orchard, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Port Orchard rent stands today

    Port Orchard, WA rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,525/month. Renters today are paying $215 more per month on average than last year, reflecting continued upward movement in the market.

  • Port Orchard rent is 31.2% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This positions the city as a pricier metro for renters compared to the national landscape.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Port Orchard rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,995/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,612/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,249/month. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Orchard

$2,525/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Orchard is $2,525 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Orchard

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Orchard rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Orchard run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,980.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

6%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,795

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,995

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,612

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,249

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,612

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,249

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$2,525
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Orchard, WA is 33% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Port Orchard, WA

1916 Se Larch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Port Orchard

2 beds

1 bath

$1,755

$1,550

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3621 Colonial Lane SE Port Orchard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

3621 Colonial Lane SE Port Orchard

3621 Colonial Ln Se, Port Orchard, WA 98366

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

1800 Sidney Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port Orchard

3 beds

2 baths

$2,233

$2,052

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1916 Se Larch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Port Orchard

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,105

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 $2,525 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Orchard?

Average rent prices in Port Orchard have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Port Orchard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Orchard is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $101,000/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).

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