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Bremerton Overview

If youÆre looking for a great place to live in Washington state, look no further than Bremerton. This is a city that many people who work in Seattle turn to for more affordable apartments in Bremerton because itÆs only a 28 minute ôFast Ferryö ride away to the city. With a population of almost 42,000 people, Bremerton is the biggest city on the Kitsap Peninsula. Look at apartments in Bremerton if you especially want to live on waterfront property with gorgeous views of the Sinclair Inlet and the Port Orchard strait. Plus, living in apartments in Bremerton is more affordable than having to rent in the city of Seattle.

What is the history of Bremerton?

Bremerton was a city created in 1891 by a businessman from Seattle, William Bremer, and an immigrant from Germany. It has long been a thriving naval city, since around that same time, the Navy purchased Point Turner between the inlets to build a large shipyard there. That area eventually became the Puget Sound Navy Yard. It had a huge population of people working in the shipyards during WWII, so the pride of this fact is very evident in the history of the city. ItÆs estimated that around 12,00 people still work there to this day.á

How is the weather in Bremerton?

The weather youÆll experience if you live in Bremerton apartments will be fairly seasonal. The summer can get quite warm, and the temperatures will be in the upper 70s, for the most part.á The winters are pretty mild with increased rainfall and temperatures in the lower 40s, on average. Spring and fall have similar temperatures with averages in the upper 50s and 60s. Overall, the weather in Bremerton is considered a type of Mediterranean climate where you can be outside comfortably for most of the year.á

How do I get around town?

There are two ways to get over to Seattle from Bremerton by ferry. One is the Fast Ferry which only takes 28 minutes, and the other is the regular ferry that takes 60 minutes. In getting around the town of Bremerton itself, you can rely on the public transportation system which is called the Mason and Kitsap Transits. They service different areas of Bremerton by bus systems and include the ferries. If you need to fly out of Bremerton, itÆs only 17.17 miles to the Seattle Tacoma International Airport which will get you just about anywhere you want to go in the United States and through international travel.á

What is the Bremerton commute like?

The commute to Seattle is easy if you use the Fast Ferry system that only takes less than a half-hour. In driving around town, Washington State Route 304 runs through Bremerton, as well as State Route 3. The traffic around the area of Bremerton can get a little hectic with a busy downtown area, a bustling naval shipyard still in use, and many people trying to commute on weekdays to Seattle. The city is trying to make improvements that will ease the traffic patterns at peak commuting hours.á

What are the local media outlets?

The main news network affiliates are going to come out of Seattle to service citizens that live in Bremerton. These include ABC (KOMO 4), NBC (KING 5), CBS (KIRO 7), and FOX (KCPQ 13). The newspaper is the Seattle Times, but there is also the local Kitsap Sun which is published out of Bremerton directly. In popular radio stations, the people listen to pop or Top 40 on KRWM Warm 106.9 and 106.1 KISS FM.á

Why live in Bremerton, WA?

For those that love a coastal city vibe, having apartments in Bremerton to rent is a dream come true. Overlooking the gorgeous waters of the Puget Sound make it an ideal place if you enjoy water sports like kayaking or fishing. There are tons of lovely restaurants and coffee shops around the city, just like in Seattle. With such a rich history to explore, there are quite a few museums that pay tribute to how important the Navy is to this area of the country. Bremerton is a special city due to its beauty and access to all the great parks around the area that are right near Bremerton apartments.á

What Bremerton landmarks should I see?

There are many major parks in Bremerton that people love to visit. Two of those include Blake Island, which is popular for camping and hiking, and Manchester State Park which is full of trees and scenery that are also fun to stroll through at just about any time of the year. ItÆs an ideal place to bike along the trails with a picnic lunch with you. If you like cultural attractions, the Puget Sound Naval Museum has exhibits of ships and submarines with great historical significance. When you want to explore higher education, there are two major colleges in the area, Olympic College and Everest College Bremerton that are very well regarded.á

What is there to do around Bremerton?

Tourists obviously come to Bremerton that want to explore the various park systems there, and the great history the city highlighted through the Navy. In order to see a museum on a real Navy ship, people can visit the USS Turner Joy Museum Ship which is a fun self-guided tour. People who live in Bremerton apartments are going to enjoy the Harborside Fountain Park right on the water where they often have farmerÆs markets and weekend activities, like movies and art walks. There are a variety of restaurants and shops along the Bremerton Boardwalk that locals and tourists alike flock to. With so many things to do, you'll never be bored living in your Bremerton apartment.á

Any annual festivals or Bremerton events to know?

The Kitsap Wine Festival is a popular one that takes place each year in Harborside Fountain Park during August. For a fall festival, many people enjoy the Holiday Gift and Food Fair in November at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. ThereÆs an Armed Forces Festival that takes place in May, a Harbor Festival over Memorial Day weekend, and a Blackberry Festival over Labor Day weekend that attracts large crowds. All of these events are well attended by locals each year.áá

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Since Seattle is only a short ferry ride away, many people take advantage of this fact to go shopping and eat out at five-star restaurants in the city on vacation days. For a beach trip on the Pacific Ocean, all you have to do is drive two hours and forty minutes away to get there. Many people do this to experience everything that coastal towns in this area have to offer. For another big city experience, itÆs less than three hours away by car to Portland, Oregon, which is a fun and interesting culturally diverse city to visit.á

Where is the best place to move in Bremerton?

When you are looking for apartments in Bremerton youÆll want to explore options in Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, or Lofall if you want to live by the water. If you want to live in Bremerton apartments in more of a downtown area with lots of places to walk to, then youÆll love Poulsbo. When living with a family, Chico and Squamish are both community-oriented places that are perfect for kids with great school systems. No matter what area you choose, the overall positive community experience is evident in many areas around Bremerton.á

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Bremerton, WA

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2.5
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Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bremerton

How much are Studio apartments in Bremerton?

There are currently 27 Studio Apartments in Bremerton with rent ranges from $1,000 to $1,995 with an average price of $1,582.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Bremerton Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Bremerton ranges from $730 to $5,410 with an average monthly rent of $1,664.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Bremerton cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Bremerton range from $1,450 to $6,021. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,044.

How expensive are Bremerton Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 35 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Bremerton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $9,125 - averaging $2,634 for the location.

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