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Camano Island

·14th most expensive in Washington·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$735
Falling (Monthly)
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Camano Island · $2,700
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
45% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,700/mo, rent takes about 45% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$108,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Camano Island's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,400/yr
At $2,700/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Camano Island is $2,700/mo as of July 2026.

At 45% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Camano Island ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Camano Island an affordable city for renters?

Camano Island is considered stretched for renters. At $2,700/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camano Island significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Camano Island?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,700/mo in Camano Island.

Is rent going up or down in Camano Island?

Rent in Camano Island has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Camano Island rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Camano Island is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #14 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,700/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camano Island?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Camano Island ($2,700/mo): Oak Harbor ($1,940/mo), Kingston ($2,300/mo), Mukilteo ($2,365/mo).

How does Camano Island rent compare to the national average?

Camano Island's median rent of $2,700/mo is $735 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #14 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,700/mo, rent takes ~45% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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