Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Port Townsend, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Port Townsend
$2,645/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Port Townsend is $2,645 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Port Townsend
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Port Townsend rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Port Townsend, WA
Average rent prices in Port Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 Townsend, WA
Rent prices in Port Townsend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Townsend is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Townsend run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,790.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | 51% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 310% | 56% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,615 | 6% |  5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 7% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Townsend, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,965 | 31% | - | |
Houses | $2,650 | 38% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
310%
Last year
56%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,615
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Townsend, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
38%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Port Townsend, 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 Townsend, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Port Townsend and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Port Townsend
36%higher than the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Port Townsend, WA is 28% higher than the median rent in Arlington, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,063
2%$1,895
46%$2,500
13%$2,150
8%$2,600
46%$2,300
18%$1,995
35%$1,575
35%$2,350
14%$2,150
8%$1,985
2%$2,063
16%Discover rentals in Port Townsend, WA
4d ago
3300 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Port Townsend
2500 9th St #303, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
2d ago
House for rent in Port Townsend
1618 Dorjun Dr #NA, Port Townsend, WA 98368
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Townsend
191 Airport Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Studio
0 baths
$4,750
House for rent
4d ago
3300 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Port Townsend
1618 Dorjun Dr #NA, Port Townsend, WA 98368
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 5
4d ago
3300 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Port Townsend
2500 9th St #303, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Townsend
191 Airport Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Studio
0 baths
$4,750
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Port Townsend
1618 Dorjun Dr #NA, Port Townsend, WA 98368
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 5
4d ago
3300 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Port Townsend, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Port Townsend rental market.
How much is rent in Port Townsend?
The average rent in Port Townsend is $2,645 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Port Townsend?
Average rent prices in Port Townsend have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.
How does Port Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Port Townsend is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Townsend?
To comfortably afford rent in Port Townsend, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend rental properties rarely include utilities as part of the rent package. Less than 1% of total listings include utilities in their rental rates across all bedroom types.
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).