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Bainbridge Island, WA Area Guide

The (unique) island life is calling – Bainbridge Island

Scenic Island Wineries Ferry Sports Washington

Bainbridge Island is a little different than your typical island experience. Snow-capped mountain vistas, verdant forest trails, and the Seattle skyline are among the unique details associated with this lovely community.

Set in the Puget Sound, this island city is bathed in beauty from its cool downtown district to its artisanal wineries, museums, and green spaces. The locals adore the island life, its natural landscapes, and top-notch amenities. To travel to Seattle, the ferry is what you’ll take. It makes multiple trips a day from Winslow, and is about a 35-minute ride into Colman Dock.

There’s quite a bit of shopping, dining, and opportunities to get active for residents on the island. The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art houses collections created by local artists, and it’s in walking distance of gourmet waterfront eateries as well as Eleven Winery’s tasting room in Winslow. Other business areas within the island include Lynnwood Center, Fletcher Bay, and Rolling Bay.

Route 305 is the main thoroughfare on the island – Agate Passage Bridge is how you get in and out aside from the ferry. Locals enjoy the many perks of this scenic island, and they also enjoy sports. After all, pickleball (think of it as if tennis and badminton were joined in matrimony) was invented here. Boating is also extremely popular.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bainbridge Island, WA is $1,821 for a studio, $2,283 for one bedroom, $2,865 for two bedrooms, and $3,427 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bainbridge Island has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,283/month
795 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bainbridge Island, 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.

Some Transit

26 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

61 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bainbridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Eagle Harbor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
  • Grand Forest
  • IslandWood
  • Ritchie Observatory
  • John H. Rudolph Planetarium

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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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.