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Rental Market Trends in Oak Harbor, WA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Oak Harbor, WA is $1,241/month.

Rent in Oak Harbor is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,241/month

Average Rent

601 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.3%

Change / Year

43

Available Apartments

Oak Harbor rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Oak Harbor average $942 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Oak Harbor average $1,241 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Oak Harbor average $1,408 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Oak Harbor average $1,461 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$942/month
419 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,241/month
601 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,408/month
824 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,461/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,792/month
1,841 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Oak Harbor, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Oak Harbor, WA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oak Harbor, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
58% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oak Harbor, WA?

Because the average rent in Oak Harbor is $1,241, you’ll want to make about $4,136 per month or $49,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Oak Harbor, WA

43 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Oak Harbor, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Oak Harbor, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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    Anacortes

    Avg Rent: $1,277/month

  • Stanwood

    Stanwood

    Avg Rent: $2,016/month

  • Port Townsend

    Port Townsend

    Avg Rent: $1,570/month

  • Mount Vernon

    Mount Vernon

    Avg Rent: $1,334/month

Apartment Communities in Oak Harbor We Think You'll Love

1199 NW Redwing Dr

1199 NW Redwing Dr

1199 NW Redwing Dr,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

4 Beds | $2,950

Paradise Point Apartments

Paradise Point Apartments

300 E Whidbey Ave,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Studio - 3 Beds | $950 - $2,085

2934 SW Crestwood Dr

2934 SW Crestwood Dr

2934 SW Crestwood Dr,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

4 Beds | $4,064

1991 W Beach Rd

1991 W Beach Rd

1991 W Beach Rd,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

2 Beds | $6,029

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Oak Harbor?

The average rent in Oak Harbor is $1,241 per month, which is 25.4% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Oak Harbor?

The average rent for a house in Oak Harbor, WA is $2,792 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Oak Harbor?

Rents in Oak Harbor, WA are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $17 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Oak Harbor?

In Oak Harbor, WA, 58% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Washington Oak Harbor Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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