Renting in Bainbridge Island
Rent on Bainbridge Island averaged $2,597/month as of May 2026, with a one-bedroom at $2,145 and a two-bedroom at $2,545 -- broadly comparable to Kirkland's and Mercer Island's own cited figures despite the island's genuinely different geography.
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One-bedroom units averaged $2,145 and two-bedroom units averaged $2,545, contributing to an overall average of $2,597/month as of May 2026.
A genuinely smaller rental market than mainland cities
Bainbridge Island's rental market is genuinely smaller and less liquid than Kirkland's or Bellevue's, given the island's smaller overall population and housing stock -- confirm current listings directly, as inventory can be limited.
How renting compares to buying on Bainbridge Island
Given Bainbridge's own $985,400-$1.5M disclosed home-price spread (see housing-market) and current mortgage rates, renting remains a meaningfully lower monthly commitment than buying for most Bainbridge renters.
Washington landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard 12-month leases are the norm; Washington landlord-tenant law (RCW 59.18) governs security deposit handling, notice periods, and eviction procedures statewide.
Key takeaways
- Bainbridge Island rent averaged $2,597/month (May 2026): $2,145 for a one-bedroom, $2,545 for a two-bedroom.
- The island's rental market is genuinely smaller and less liquid than mainland Eastside cities -- confirm current listings directly.
- Renting remains meaningfully cheaper than buying at Bainbridge's own $985K-$1.5M disclosed home-price spread.
- 12-month leases are standard; Washington landlord-tenant law (RCW 59.18) governs deposits, notice, and eviction procedures statewide.
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