Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Kitsap County, Washington
Kitsap County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,967 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,822 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $37.83 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,967
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 4% less than in Washington
- Typical rent
- $1,822
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Washington
- Wage needed
- $37.83
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $78,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Washington
Only here
Renting in Kitsap County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Mason County, the typical rent is $1,285: 29% less than in Kitsap County ($1,822).
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At $1,822, Kitsap County ranks 3rd among the 39 counties in Washington for the highest typical rent.
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At $104,158, Kitsap County ranks 3rd among the 39 counties in Washington for the highest typical household income.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Kitsap County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Kitsap County was $2,052 a month in September 2026: 3.2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $26.35 | $54,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,535 | $29.52 | $61,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,967 | $37.83 | $78,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,637 | $50.71 | $105,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,804 | $53.92 | $112,160 |
HUD area: Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 23 ZIP codes in Kitsap County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,830 in 98337 to $2,860 in 98380. 14 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,967).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 98110 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,660 | $1,860 | $2,380 | $3,190 | $3,390 |
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| 98110 | Seattle-Bellevue, WA | $1,660 | $1,860 | $2,380 | $3,190 | $3,390 |
| 98310 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,300 | $1,450 | $1,860 | $2,490 | $2,650 |
| 98311 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,410 | $1,580 | $2,030 | $2,720 | $2,890 |
| 98312 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,310 | $1,470 | $1,880 | $2,520 | $2,680 |
| 98312 | Mason County, WA | $1,310 | $1,470 | $1,880 | $2,520 | $2,680 |
| 98314 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,930 | $2,160 | $2,770 | $3,710 | $3,950 |
| 98315 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,770 | $1,980 | $2,540 | $3,410 | $3,620 |
| 98337 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 98340 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,800 | $2,010 | $2,580 | $3,460 | $3,680 |
| 98342 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 98345 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,650 | $1,850 | $2,370 | $3,180 | $3,380 |
| 98346 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
| 98353 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,970 | $2,640 | $2,810 |
| 98359 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,410 | $2,680 |
| 98364 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,370 | $1,540 | $1,970 | $2,640 | $2,810 |
| 98366 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,320 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,550 | $2,710 |
| 98367 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,410 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,710 | $2,880 |
| 98370 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,420 | $1,590 | $2,040 | $2,740 | $2,910 |
| 98380 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,990 | $2,230 | $2,860 | $3,830 | $4,080 |
| 98380 | Mason County, WA | $1,990 | $2,230 | $2,860 | $3,830 | $4,080 |
| 98383 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,300 | $3,080 | $3,280 |
| 98392 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $1,260 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $2,410 | $2,650 |
- 98110 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,380$3,190
- 98110 · Seattle-Bellevue, WA $2,380$3,190
- 98310 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,860$2,490
- 98311 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,030$2,720
- 98312 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,880$2,520
- 98312 · Mason County, WA $1,880$2,520
- 98314 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,770$3,710
- 98315 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,540$3,410
- 98337 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,830$2,410
- 98340 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,580$3,460
- 98342 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,830$2,410
- 98345 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,370$3,180
- 98346 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,830$2,410
- 98353 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,970$2,640
- 98359 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,830$2,410
- 98364 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,970$2,640
- 98366 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,900$2,550
- 98367 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,020$2,710
- 98370 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,040$2,740
- 98380 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,860$3,830
- 98380 · Mason County, WA $2,860$3,830
- 98383 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $2,300$3,080
- 98392 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $1,830$2,410
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kitsap County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
32,416 households rent in Kitsap County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Kitsap 53%
- Washington 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Kitsap County
HUD lists 46 properties with homes for low-income households in Kitsap County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 34
- HUD-assisted
- 13
- public housing
- 3
3,273 homes in all; 3,003 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Viewcrest Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3401 Spruce Ave, Bremerton 98310 300 homes, 294 low-income · 2 bd: 283 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities
- Vintage at Silverdale Tax credit (LIHTC) 3291 NW Mount Vintage Way, Silverdale 98383 240 homes, 237 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 175 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Cottage Bay Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 NE McWilliams Rd, Bremerton 98311 172 homes, 169 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Vintage at Bremerton Senior Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 1717 Sheridan Rd, Bremerton 98310 143 homes, 142 low-income · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 74 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Marion Court Preservation Portfolio Tax credit (LIHTC) Multiple, Multiple 98312 125 homes, 122 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2016
- Hostmark at Village Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 703 NE Hostmark St, Poulsbo 98370 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 117 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (360) 779-4687
- Griffin Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 5163 NE Mariah Ln, Bremerton 98311 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- Summit at Bay Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 4650 Bay Vista Blvd, Bremerton 98312 83 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 31 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities
- Pearl on Oyster Bay Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 550 Russell Rd N, Bremerton 98312 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 81 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (360) 377-0606
- Viewmont East Tax credit (LIHTC) 1904 Pioneer Ln SE, Port Orchard 98366 77 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2002
- Viewmont East HUD-assisted 1900 Pioneer Ln SE, Port Orchard 98366 76 low-income homes · For families · (360) 895-1454
- Tamarack Apartments HUD-assisted 3511 Almira Dr, Bremerton 98310 83 homes, 72 low-income · For older adults · (360) 377-0232
- Bay Vista West Tax credit (LIHTC) 4750 Bay Vista Blvd, Bremerton 98312 69 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Bay Vista South Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 265 S Oyster Bay Ave, Bremerton 98312 68 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton · Average payment: $491 a month · Average wait: 42 months · Homes at several sites · (360) 479-3694
- Eastwynd Apartments HUD-assisted 2525 Wheaton Way, Bremerton 98310 64 low-income homes · For older adults · (360) 479-3444
- Firs, the HUD-assisted 183 Russell Rd N, Bremerton 98312 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (360) 373-8479
- Winslow Arms Apartments HUD-assisted 220 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island 98110 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (206) 842-3611
- Frank Chopp Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 704 Chester Ave, Bremerton 98337 57 homes, 56 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Heritage Apts HUD-assisted 105 Lippert Dr W, Port Orchard 98366 57 homes, 56 low-income · For families · (360) 602-0154
- Heritage Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 145 Lippert Dr W, Port Orchard 98366 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2002
- Bay Vista West Public housing 4798 Bay Vista Blvd, Bremerton 98312 69 homes, 54 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton · Average payment: $431 a month · (360) 479-3694
- Park Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 NE Brookdale Ln, Bremerton 98311 86 homes, 52 low-income · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2008
- Max Hale Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 285 5th St, Bremerton 98337 53 homes, 52 low-income · Studio: 47 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities
- Olympic Pointe Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 SE Orlando St, Port Orchard 98366 51 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- Cedar Heights Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 333 Lippert Dr W, Port Orchard 98366 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families · (360) 876-5320
- Olympic Pointe Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 SE Orlando St, Port Orchard 98366 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 1996 · For people with disabilities, families
- Village Green Apartments HUD-assisted 3883 Madrona Dr SE, Port Orchard 98366 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (360) 871-4883
- The Summit at Bay Vista Public housing 4650 Bay Vista Blvd, Bremerton 98312 83 homes, 47 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton · Average payment: $357 a month · Average wait: 39 months · (360) 479-3694
- Island Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 821 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Island 98110 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities
- Golden Tides II Tax credit (LIHTC) 9239 Bay Shore Dr NW, Silverdale 98383 45 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Winton Woods Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 20043 Winton Ln NW, Poulsbo 98370 43 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Port Orchard Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Mitchell Ave, Port Orchard 98366 42 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Danwood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 9711 Danwood Ln NW, Silverdale 98383 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Madrona Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Madrona Dr SE, Port Orchard 98366 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities
- Pinewood Manor HUD-assisted 280 Sylvan Way, Bremerton 98310 39 homes, 38 low-income · For older adults · (360) 377-4977
- Conifer Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 4698 SE Conifer Park Dr, Port Orchard 98366 72 homes, 36 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2008
- Marion Court Apts HUD-assisted 3500 Marion Ct, Bremerton 98312 35 low-income homes · For families · (360) 377-8806
- Village Green Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 10878 NE West Kingston Rd, Kingston 98346 35 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Kitsap Peninsula HUD-assisted 8814 Martin Avenue, Port Orchard 98366 27 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (360) 377-7231
- Olympic Pointe II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 SE Orlando St, Port Orchard 98366 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For people with disabilities, families
- Lund Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 3300 Valentine Ln SE, Port Orchard 98366 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Kingston Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 26659 Myrtle Ln NE, Kingston 98346 43 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2008
- Golden Tides III Tax credit (LIHTC) 9225 Bay Shore Dr NW, Silverdale 98383 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Fjord Vista II Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 19495 1st Ave NE, Poulsbo 98370 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2004
- Liberty Bay Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4010 Petersville Rd NE, Bremerton 98310 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Wa-09-00110 Tax credit (LIHTC) 4650 Bay Vista Blvd, Bremerton 98312 82 homes
4 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Kitsap County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Kitsap County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 2 people | $31,150 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 3 people | $35,050 | $58,350 | $93,350 |
| 4 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $103,700 |
| 5 people | $42,050 | $70,000 | $112,000 |
| 6 people | $45,150 | $75,200 | $120,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,400 | $128,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,550 | $136,900 |
Area median income: $129,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,233 – $1,507
- 1 bedroom $1,382 – $1,689
- 2 bedrooms $1,770 – $2,164
- 3 bedrooms $2,373 – $2,901
- 4 bedrooms $2,524 – $3,084
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,054 vouchers · 220 public housing units (360) 479-3694 Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton: jstanton@bremertonhousing.org
- Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Auth Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 558 vouchers (360) 535-6100 Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Auth: bloughh@housingkitsap.org
Housing agencies in Washington Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Washington
What Washington law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- RCW 59.18.280(1)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- RCW 59.12.030(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 20 days
- RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 or 90 days, depending on the case
- RCW 59.18.140(3)(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youRCW 59.18.290(1)
- Protection from retaliationRCW 59.18.240
- Repair and deduct from the rentRCW 59.18.100(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Kitsap County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Kitsap County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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American Financial Solutions
500 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
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Community Frameworks
1310 Bertha Ave NW, Bremerton
- Home improvement and repairs
- Workshops for new owners
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Kitsap County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Washington, the average home bill was $114 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,934
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,967
- Security deposit
- $1,967
- Total
- $3,934
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Kitsap County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,370; 1 bedroom: $1,535; 2 bedrooms: $1,967; 3 bedrooms: $2,637; 4 bedrooms: $2,804. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Kitsap County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,967) without spending more than 30% of income takes $37.83 an hour full time, or $78,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kitsap County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $64,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Kitsap County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,770 and $2,164 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Kitsap County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,830 in 98337 to $2,860 in 98380. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Kitsap County?
HUD lists 46 properties with homes for low-income households in Kitsap County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Kitsap County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kitsap County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).