Rent in Port Orchard, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,031$24,372 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,967 (−3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Port Orchard, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Port Orchard, WA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $16,800 | $56,000 | $26.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,548 | $18,576 | $61,920 | $29.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,031 | $24,372 | $81,240 | $39.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,676 | $32,112 | $107,040 | $51.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,941 | $35,292 | $117,640 | $56.56/hr |
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Rent in Port Orchard, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Port Orchard, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,967 for a two-bedroom, down 3.2% from $2,031. A one-bedroom goes from $1,548 to $1,535, a studio from $1,400 to $1,370.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Port Orchard, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,548 for a one-bedroom and $2,031 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,372 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Port Orchard, WA?
To keep a $2,031 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $39.06 an hour, or $81,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,548 takes $29.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Port Orchard, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,400, one bedroom $1,548, two $2,031, three $2,676 and four $2,941 a month.
Is rent affordable in Port Orchard, WA?
For the typical household, earning $89,795 a year ($7,483 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,031 takes 27.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,031 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $81,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $39.06 an hour.