Bremerton

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Bremerton, WA

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History and beauty come together in Bremerton

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Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, Bremerton combines maritime heritage with city living along the waterfront. Home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the city offers views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. The rental market remains strong, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,588, showing a 4.3% annual increase. Downtown's renewal has transformed industrial areas into residential communities, offering waterfront condominiums and historic homes in established neighborhoods like Manette and Union Hill. Apartment options include communities near Olympic College and developments throughout East Bremerton.

Bremerton's attractions showcase its naval history and Pacific Northwest culture, featuring the Harborside Fountain Park and waterfront boardwalk. The Washington State Ferry provides direct access to Seattle, making the city appealing for commuters. The Admiral Theatre, carefully restored to preserve its 1942 Art Deco design, hosts performances and events throughout the year. The annual Blackberry Festival brings the community together with local vendors and entertainment. Parks and green spaces include Evergreen Park with its waterfront access and Union Hill's tree-lined paths. The city's strong naval influence shapes its character, creating a community where maritime tradition meets Pacific Northwest living.

Explore the City

The Puget Sound Navy Museum was established in 1954

A sculpture represents the bow of a ship near the Navy Museum

A memorial dedicated to shipyard workers is located at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

A statue of Esther Bielmeier, a rivet heater who worked at the shipyard from 1918-1920

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Bremerton, WA is $1,531 for a studio, $1,571 for one bedroom, $1,800 for two bedrooms, and $2,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bremerton has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,571/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$2,449/month
1,602 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,088/month
1,081 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bremerton, WA

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

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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.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Woodlands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

Green Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

366 Students

Jackson Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

457 Students

View Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

398 Students

Armin Jahr Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

380 Students

Fairview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

609 Students

West Hills STEM Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

313 Students

Mountain View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

Olympic High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,162 Students

Bremerton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,221 Students

Washington Youth Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

144 Students

Ck Online Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

29 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Illahee State Park
  • Clear Creek Interpretive Center
  • Manchester State Park (WA)
  • IslandWood
  • Fort Ward Park

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 November 2025.