Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Poulsbo, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Poulsbo

$2,500/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poulsbo is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poulsbo

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo, WA

Average rent prices in Poulsbo have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Poulsbo, WA

Rent prices in Poulsbo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poulsbo is $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Poulsbo run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

333%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,795

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,275

17%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,600

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,587

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

333%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,587

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Poulsbo

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,308
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poulsbo, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Poulsbo, WA

Asgard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Asgard Apartments

19657 Front St Ne, Poulsbo, WA 98370

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20283 1st Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Poulsbo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,941

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12812 Lake Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poulsbo

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Norland Trails - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Norland Trails

700 Nw Advance Dr, Poulsbo, WA 98370

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,690–$2,835

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Poulsbo, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Poulsbo rental market.

How much is rent in Poulsbo?

The average rent in Poulsbo is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poulsbo?

Average rent prices in Poulsbo have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Poulsbo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poulsbo is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Poulsbo?

To comfortably afford rent in Poulsbo, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Poulsbo?

April offers the best rental deals in Poulsbo, with rents running about 10% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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