Aberdeen

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Aberdeen, WA Area Guide

Gateway to the Olympic Peninsula

Small Town Suburb Boating Fishing River Nature Outdoors Historic

Aberdeen is a small city located at the mouth of the Chehalis and Wishkah Rivers near the Washington coast, about fifty miles west of Olympia. The city has become a pop culture landmark as the hometown of late musician Kurt Cobain, and numerous tributes can be seen across the community (including the official city motto, “Come As You Are,” the title of a song written by Cobain). Historically a lumber town and a major port city of the Pacific Northwest, Aberdeen is full of vintage buildings dating back to the 19th century, as well as the sailing ship “Lady Washington.” A short drive up Highway 101 will bring you to the gorgeous Olympic National Forest, allowing you to the region’s stunning natural beauty in all its glory.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Aberdeen, WA is $559 for a studio, $767 for one bedroom, $1,076 for two bedrooms, and $1,276 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aberdeen has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$767/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$1,693/month
438 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aberdeen, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Central Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

A J West Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Robert Gray Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

McDermoth Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Stevens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Miller Junior High

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Sylvia State Park
  • Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.