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Rental Market Trends in Oak Harbor, WA

What is the average rent in Oak Harbor, WA?

$1,233/month

Average Rent

590 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Oak Harbor, WA is $1,233 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Oak Harbor more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oak Harbor, you can expect to pay about $940 per month for a studio, $1,233 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,396 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,454 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$940/month
419 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,233/month
590 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,396/month
824 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,454/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,725/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oak Harbor, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oak Harbor, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oak Harbor, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
61% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $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 $1,233, you’ll want to make about $4,110 per month or $49,320 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.

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Oak Harbor, WA

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Paradise Point Apartments

Paradise Point Apartments

300 E Whidbey Ave,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$1,625 - $2,085

2-3 Beds

2934 SW Crestwood Dr

2934 SW Crestwood Dr

2934 SW Crestwood Dr,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$2,967

4 Beds

651 NE Ellis Way

651 NE Ellis Way

651 NE Ellis Way,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$2,250

2 Beds

65 SW 3rd Ave

65 SW 3rd Ave

65 SW 3rd Ave,
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

$1,305 - $1,525 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 8 Month Lease

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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 February 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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