Marina Square
280 Washington Ave,
Bremerton, WA 98337
$1,535 - $2,375 | Studio - 1 Bed
Port Orchard
Port Orchard, WA
Area Guide
Bask in waterfront living between nature and the city
Coastal
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Lush
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Quaint
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Convenient
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Quiet
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Welcoming
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Port Orchard is a waterfront community on the Kitsap Peninsula. Located between the bustling city of Seattle and the lush Olympic National Park, Port Orchard offers residents access to both metropolitan and natural amenities. Port Orchard borders the Puget Sound, providing abundant opportunities for boating and water sports, stunning waterfront views, and ferry access to Seattle.
Port Orchard’s walkable downtown area also stretches along the waterfront, featuring lines of unique shops, antique stores, and tasty restaurants. The tight-knit community in Port Orchard enjoys a small-town atmosphere with a variety of local events such as First Friday Artwalks, the Festival of Chimes and Lights, Pooch and Purr Pet Parade, and summertime concerts. Convenience to Route 16 and Washington State Ferries allows for simple commutes and travels from Port Orchard.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Port Orchard, WA is $1,492 for a studio, $1,654 for one bedroom, $1,823 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Orchard has increased by 6.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,654/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$2,658/month
1,519 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Port Orchard, WA is 16.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Port Orchard is 17.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,501 - $2,125. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 7.7% less for utilities, and 34.5% more for transportation.
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Transportation
36
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
28
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
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
549 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
7
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
653 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
686 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,389 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Illahee State Park
- Blake Island Marine State Park
- Manchester State Park (WA)
- IslandWood
- Fort Ward Park
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field 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 2025.