Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Port Townsend, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Port Townsend
$2,400/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Port Townsend is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Port Townsend
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,812, whereas a house costs $2,640. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Townsend run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,265 | 51% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,675 |  3% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,969 | 12% | 31% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 8% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 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 | $1,812 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,640 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,969
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
31%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
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
$1,812
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,640
Last 30 days
8%
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
26%higher than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Port Townsend, WA is 12% higher than the median rent in Arlington, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,135
4%$2,365
19%$2,600
19%$1,999
5%$2,300
67%$1,750
26%$1,900
10%$1,900
26%$2,375
4%$2,325
7%$2,195
10%$1,950
32%Discover rentals in Port Townsend, WA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Townsend
830 Water St #304, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
717 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Condo for rent in Port Townsend
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
717 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
717 Franklin St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Townsend
830 Water St #304, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 9
7h ago
Condo for rent in Port Townsend
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Port Townsend?
Average rent prices in Port Townsend have decreased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Port Townsend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Port Townsend is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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).