What is the average apartment size in Gig Harbor?

The average size for a Gig Harbor, WA apartment is 1,068 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gig Harbor?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,288 per month, a 0.59% decrease from last year’s average of $2,301.

What is the average apartment size in Gig Harbor?

The typical apartment in Gig Harbor offers about 1,068 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gig Harbor, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gig Harbor?

The typical rent budget in Gig Harbor ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gig Harbor?

In Gig Harbor, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gig Harbor is $2,288, a 0.59% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,301.

One-bedroom apartments provide 702 square feet for $1,747, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,279 offer 1,082 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,395 sq ft) for $2,849, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gig Harbor, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,288	1,068 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,747	702 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,279	1,082 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,849	1,395 sq. ft.

Gig Harbor, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Gig Harbor, WA have decreased by 0.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,301 to $2,288.

What's the typical rent budget in Gig Harbor, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Gig Harbor, WA (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gig Harbor, WA?

1,959 or 37% of the households in Gig Harbor, WA are renter-occupied while 3,280 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Gig Harbor Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gig Harbor	$2,288
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Federal Way, WA	$1,878
Bremerton, WA	$1,725
Auburn, WA	$1,866
Lakewood, WA	$1,653
Lacey, WA	$1,869
Olympia, WA	$1,787
Puyallup, WA	$2,020

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gig Harbor apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.