Studio Apartment Rent in Poulsbo, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Poulsbo, Washington as of August 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,556 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Poulsbo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Poulsbo
Compare Poulsbo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 6 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 11 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,184 |
| 13 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,130 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Poulsbo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Poulsbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale, WA | 8.8 mi | $1,650 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 9.7 mi | $1,990 | +$460 (+30%) |
| Bremerton, WA | 11.6 mi | $1,320 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Port Orchard, WA | 17.4 mi | $1,400 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Edmonds, WA | 17.7 mi | $2,180 | +$650 (+42%) |
| Shoreline, WA | 19.8 mi | $1,537 | +$7 (0%) |
| Seattle, WA | 22.1 mi | $1,721 | +$191 (+12%) |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 22.2 mi | $1,624 | +$94 (+6%) |
| Lynnwood, WA | 23.8 mi | $2,070 | +$540 (+35%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 25 mi | $2,310 | +$780 (+51%) |
| Kenmore, WA | 26.1 mi | $2,140 | +$610 (+40%) |
| Burien, WA | 27.8 mi | $1,430 | $-100 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Poulsbo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Poulsbo?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Poulsbo, Washington is $1,530 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,556.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Poulsbo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,200 ($5,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Poulsbo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Poulsbo's studio median of $1,530 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Poulsbo rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Poulsbo ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Poulsbo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bremerton ($1,320), Port Orchard ($1,400), Burien ($1,430).