Bremerton, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Bremerton, WA STRs averaged $233/night at 53.6% occupancy in April 2026, with peak summer months reaching 79% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Bremerton, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is 70%. average monthly revenue in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is $5,762. average daily rate in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is $317. the top operator in the Puget Sound/Bremerton market area is Vacasa with 327 listings. market score is 70/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Puget Sound/Bremerton regional market, which includes Bremerton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Bremerton.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Bremerton’s short-term rental market spans roughly 5,386 active listings across the Kitsap Peninsula gateway city, making it a mid-sized Pacific Northwest STR market shaped by Seattle ferry traffic and naval-heritage tourism. In April 2026, the market averaged $233 per night with 53.6% occupancy, generating an average monthly revenue of $3,259 per listing. RevPAR stood at $125.
Entire-place listings dominate at 5,066 units (94% of the market), with private rooms accounting for 318 additional listings. Airbnb carries the heaviest channel weight with 2,535 listings, 409 appear exclusively on VRBO, and 2,442 operators maintain presence on both platforms.
By bedroom count, one-bedroom units lead the market at 2,160 listings, followed by two-bedroom (1,396), three-bedroom (1,145), four-bedroom (481), and five-bedroom-plus (193) properties. This distribution reflects a market that serves both solo ferry travelers and larger groups heading to Puget Sound recreation destinations.
Year-over-year through April 2026, occupancy slipped 1.9 percentage points while ADR rose 4.3%, leaving revenue down 2.2% versus April 2025. The market’s overall score of 70.2 out of 100 is supported by strong rental demand (83.4) and revenue growth momentum (81.5), partially offset by moderate seasonality risk (50.7).
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 36% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 50% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 58% |
| Jun | 69% |
| Jul | 79% |
| Aug | 79% |
| Sep | 63% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 45% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Puget Sound/Bremerton market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Puget Sound/Bremerton market as a whole, which includes Bremerton, so these counts are not Bremerton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 327 | 24,080 | ★ 4.52 |
| 2 | Evolve | 144 | 9,100 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | San Juan Property Management | 91 | 8,680 | ★ 4.73 |
| 4 | AvantStay | 83 | 6,296 | ★ 4.75 |
| 5 | Brigadoon Vacation Rentals | 58 | 3,491 | ★ 4.81 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 47.1% |
| vrbo | 7.6% |
| both | 45.3% |
Home Value Trends (Bremerton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Bremerton operates under Washington State’s STR law (RCW 64.37) with no supplemental city-level STR ordinance. Short-term rentals are explicitly outside the scope of Bremerton’s Landlord Business License, which the city applies only to long-term rentals of 30 or more days.
At the state level, operators must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance or use a platform that provides equivalent coverage. Listings must post safety and emergency contact information and meet carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Washington state and local lodging taxes apply to stays of 29 nights or fewer; both Airbnb and VRBO automatically collect and remit these taxes on behalf of hosts.
Bremerton imposes no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no cap on nights per year. Enforcement is rated minimal. The regulation score of 72.7 reflects this comparatively light oversight environment.
One forward-looking note: Kitsap County drafted a conditional-use-permit framework for unincorporated areas but deferred it as overly broad while continuing public outreach. No new county ordinance has been adopted as of June 2026. Operators in unincorporated Kitsap County areas should monitor county planning communications for potential future changes. Within Bremerton city limits, the regulatory picture remains stable.
Market Comparison
Bremerton’s April 2026 ADR of $233 exceeds the approximate US STR median ADR of $220, positioning it above the national midpoint. Its 53.6% occupancy trails the US median of approximately 55%, reflecting the market’s pronounced winter seasonality.
The market’s revenue growth score of 81.5 and rental demand score of 83.4 rank it in the upper tier of Pacific Northwest STR markets, supported by the consistent ferry-driven Seattle demand channel and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard’s ongoing operations.
On the operator side, Vacasa leads with 327 listings and 24,080 reviews (rating 4.52). Evolve follows with 144 listings and 9,100 reviews (rating 4.83). San Juan Property Management holds 91 listings with 8,680 reviews (rating 4.73), AvantStay manages 83 listings with 6,296 reviews (rating 4.75), and Brigadoon Vacation Rentals rounds out the top five with 58 listings and 3,491 reviews (rating 4.81). Together, these five operators manage roughly 703 listings, approximately 13% of the approximately 5,386-listing market, leaving substantial room for independent operators.
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