Can A Real Estate Agent Afford Rent in Bremerton, WA?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 31.6% of gross income.

Bremerton rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Washington state estimate).

Bremerton median rent
$1,934/mo
Real Estate Agent salary (Washington)
$73,450/yr
Rent as % of income
31.6%
Gross monthly income works out to about $6,121, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,836/mo in rent. Bremerton's median rent of $1,934 exceeds that threshold by $98/mo, putting a real estate agent salary into the rent-burdened range here. A real estate agent works roughly 54.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a real estate agent salary

Real estate agent pay is commission-driven and varies widely with local market conditions. The BLS mean averages high and low producers. At the national-average agent salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,640 a month in rent — though successful agents in active markets earn well above this.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Washington cities have lower median rent than Bremerton, which improves the affordability math on a real estate agent salary:

Silverdale, WA
$1,933/mo (31.6% of income)
La Center, WA
$1,933/mo (31.6% of income)
Oak Harbor, WA
$1,932/mo (31.6% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a real estate agent afford rent in Bremerton, WA?

Median rent in Bremerton is $1,934 a month. A typical real estate agent in Washington earns about $73,450 a year, which makes that rent 31.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a real estate agent afford in Bremerton?

Using the 30% rule, a real estate agent salary in Washington (~$73,450/yr) supports up to $1,836 a month in rent. Bremerton's current median rent is $1,934/mo, which is $98/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a real estate agent work to cover rent in Bremerton?

At an hourly equivalent of about $35 an hour, a real estate agent in Washington works roughly 54.8 hours a month to cover Bremerton's median rent of $1,934.

Where is rent cheaper than Bremerton for a real estate agent?

Nearby Washington cities with lower median rent include Silverdale ($1,933/mo), La Center ($1,933/mo), Oak Harbor ($1,932/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a real estate agent salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Washington state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Bremerton, WA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.