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Oak Harbor, WA Area Guide

A vibrant Navy town surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of the Pacific Northwest

Coastal Military Scenic Nature Outdoors Golf Safe Low Crime

Oak Harbor is a small city on the north side of Whidbey Island, between the Washington mainland and the Olympic Peninsula. Positioned right next door to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the city is home to a large population of armed service personnel and civilian military employees, giving the community a distinctive character. The wide selection of rental options is complemented by a large shopping and dining scene, plus areas like Windjammer Park and Whidbey Golf Club that provide terrific opportunities to soak in the salt air outdoors. Though somewhat isolated, living in Oak Harbor puts you within day trip distance of both Seattle and Vancouver, as well as the rainforests of Olympic National Park and the rugged peaks of the Cascade Mountains.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Oak Harbor, WA is $938 for a studio, $1,231 for one bedroom, $1,393 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oak Harbor has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,231/month
601 Sq Ft
House
$2,873/month
1,936 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

20 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 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

Hillcrest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Olympic View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Oak Harbor Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Crescent Harbor Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

North Whidbey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Oak Harbor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

iGrad Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Joseph Whidbey State Park
  • Deception Pass State Park
  • Fort Ebey State Park
  • Hope Island-Mason
  • Ebeys Landing National Historical Reserve

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Bellingham 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.