Average Rent in Hawaii

Rental market overview for Hawaii, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,870

Median Income

$91,218

Rent Burden

32.9%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Hawaii: 32.9% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Hawaii

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Hawaii by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Urban Honolulu	$82,772	$1,734	32.0%
East Honolulu	$151,224	$3,130	29.4%
Hilo	$75,589	$1,228	31.0%
Pearl City	$116,938	$2,286	31.1%
Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)	$138,363	$2,842	31.3%
Waipahu	$87,961	$1,518	31.4%
Kaneohe	$120,451	$2,039	31.3%
Mililani Town	$119,502	$2,227	33.1%
Kahului	$94,712	$1,469	28.3%
Ewa Gentry	$125,300	$2,383	36.1%
Kapolei	$121,768	$2,269	32.2%
Kihei	$89,892	$1,899	34.1%
Mililani Mauka	$132,043	$2,447	37.5%
Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)	$87,268	$1,708	26.8%
Makakilo	$115,435	$2,071	37.7%
Schofield Barracks	$69,755	$3,073	49.9%
Wahiawa	$81,433	$1,411	34.2%
Wailuku	$93,908	$1,586	32.2%
Ocean Pointe	$136,540	$3,383	35.1%
Ewa Beach	$114,207	$2,310	35.4%
Halawa	$100,321	$1,528	31.8%
Waimalu	$85,710	$1,854	28.0%
Royal Kunia	$128,791	$2,572	43.3%
Waianae	$77,435	$1,304	36.4%
Hawaiian Paradise Park	$81,236	$1,087	25.3%
Lahaina	$83,443	$1,828	32.7%
Nanakuli	$77,453	$1,621	37.3%
Maili	$105,625	$2,108	28.1%
Kaiminani	$93,893	$1,349	40.3%
Kaneohe Base	$61,763	$3,251	51.0%
Waipio	$99,815	$2,117	37.6%
Waihee-Waiehu	$124,601	$1,922	29.6%
Kapaa	$87,895	$1,829	24.8%
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)	$100,075	$2,021	22.6%
Makaha	$57,235	$1,739	48.6%
Aiea	$130,507	$2,697	31.8%
Hickam Housing	$111,139	$3,501	39.5%
Haiku-Pauwela	$94,495	$2,533	36.2%
Ahuimanu	$124,018	$1,968	31.5%
Lihue	$73,641	$1,819	34.4%
Pukalani	$119,426	$1,723	22.6%
Makawao	$109,385	$1,806	30.3%
Waikele	$115,858	$2,468	31.3%
Waikoloa Village	$103,135	$1,707	29.5%
Wailua Homesteads	$113,306	$1,745	51.0%
Kahaluu-Keauhou	$87,472	$1,888	36.4%
Napili-Honokowai	$101,939	$2,115	29.4%
Kula	$93,452	$1,920	29.5%
Ewa Villages	$82,903	$1,183	46.1%
Wailea	$89,088	$2,263	49.5%
West Loch Estate	$119,250	$2,736	38.5%
Iroquois Point	$100,794	$3,249	38.0%
Waimanalo	$127,143	$1,657	22.5%
Laie	$108,965	$2,425	31.4%
Waipio Acres	$91,703	$1,776	28.2%
Pupukea	$99,180	$2,094	32.1%
Kahaluu	$123,365	$2,161	32.5%
East Kapolei	$97,039	$1,824	27.4%
Heeia	$143,214	$3,117	35.6%
Haleiwa	$92,173	$1,497	30.8%
Kalaheo	$95,625	$1,589	30.2%
Hanamaulu	$74,511	$1,257	24.3%
Waimanalo Beach	$104,643	$900	29.0%
Captain Cook	$120,323	$1,804	18.9%
Puhi	$118,676	$2,242	27.2%
Whitmore Village	$96,136	$1,566	30.1%
Waikapu	$117,500	$2,665	42.6%
Hawaiian Beaches	$43,707	$1,632	51.0%
Ainaloa	$48,534	$1,243	51.0%
Mountain View	$60,057	$1,262	22.9%
Hauula	$108,800	$2,414	34.8%
Hawaiian Ocean View	$36,462	$772	51.0%
Kaunakakai	$67,083	$940	35.9%
Hawaiian Acres	$74,851	$1,337	30.5%
Kilauea	$85,227	$2,303	40.6%
Helemano	$78,108	$2,865	45.8%
Lanai City	$80,464	$1,115	15.5%
Holualoa	$90,385	$1,477	25.5%
Waialua	$87,266	$1,821	32.0%
Kalaeloa	$82,188	$2,891	34.1%
Lawai	$99,138	$1,988	28.5%
Kurtistown	$80,625	$2,087	36.6%
Keokea	$113,450	$1,743	47.5%
Anahola	$88,667	$1,529	51.0%
Wailua	$67,258	$1,881	31.0%
Orchidlands Estates	$55,700	$1,125	51.0%
Honokaa	$70,819	$1,145	38.3%
Koloa	$72,143	$1,442	39.5%
Kahuku	$71,758	$1,486	32.3%
Eleele	$107,734	$1,392	26.5%
Hanapepe	$88,385	$1,539	27.2%
Wheeler AFB	$74,844	$2,761	44.9%
Paia	$113,750	$2,406	37.5%
Kealakekua	$78,646	$1,051	21.8%
Kualapuu	$46,711	$1,404	33.3%
Maunawili	$169,375	$3,501	22.5%
Princeville	$82,250	$1,375	27.5%
Kapaau	$65,076	$1,378	27.3%
Waimea CDP (Kauai County)	$95,972	$1,541	26.0%
Pahala	$59,432	$605	24.7%
Ko Olina	$122,614	$3,221	31.8%
Mokuleia	$83,688	$2,411	37.7%
Fern Acres	$48,125	$1,208	22.5%
Nanawale Estates	$36,250	$945	46.3%
Leilani Estates	$23,750	$1,059	51.0%
Kaloko	$83,403	$1,723	26.7%
Kaumakani	$82,652	$1,016	16.0%
Pepeekeo	$51,471	$548	26.7%
Omao	$87,656	$1,759	28.6%
Hawi	$77,589	$1,574	36.1%
Keaau	$79,821	$531	27.3%
Kaaawa	$130,257	$1,730	32.4%
Discovery Harbour	$61,417	$1,382	42.3%
Kaanapali	$119,044	$2,341	40.7%
Mahinahina	$155,278	$2,632	33.0%
Papaikou	$87,639	$1,357	41.2%
Poipu	$134,028	$2,243	30.3%
Haliimaile	$64,440	$1,886	35.4%
Wainaku	$62,880	$1,438	24.5%
Olinda	$93,125	$1,895	29.9%
Halaula	$61,250	$583	13.3%
Laupahoehoe	$50,956	$930	51.0%
Eden Roc	$24,515	$704	29.8%
Punaluu	$83,929	$1,892	42.6%
Naalehu	$54,688	$1,181	46.4%
Waiahole-Waikane	$79,306	$2,000	18.4%
Hana	$51,188	$3,501	51.0%
Waikoloa Beach Resort	$73,125	$3,501	51.0%
Launiupoko	$171,875	$3,225	45.0%
Paukaa	$85,750	$1,250	51.0%
Paauilo	$66,250	$1,208	14.6%
Haena	$108,906	$2,611	51.0%
Ualapue	$54,457	$1,972	45.0%
Honomu	$69,306	$1,708	37.9%
Kapalua	$178,750	$3,173	18.0%
Kukuihaele	$86,250	$971	44.1%
Kawela Bay	$71,429	$2,467	51.0%
Hanalei	$97,292	$2,303	51.0%
Puako	$110,000	$1,750	27.5%
Maunaloa	$51,842	$766	23.3%
Kalihiwai	$98,333	$2,063	24.4%
Maalaea	$101,250	$1,966	33.8%
Waiohinu	$82,500	$1,083	19.0%
Olowalu	$101,250	$2,250	31.3%

How Hawaii Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,870▲ 37.0%

Rent Burden

32.9%▲ 8.6%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%▲ 110.5%

Hawaii Rental Market Overview

Hawaii has approximately 162 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 33.5% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,870, which is 37% higher than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Hawaii renter spends approximately 32.9% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests renters in the state may face greater housing cost pressure than the national norm. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 18.1%, the Hawaii rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Hawaii Cities

66% of cities in Hawaii have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Hawaii
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	22
25 to 30%	29
30 to 35%	38
35% and up	59

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Lanai City: median rent of $1,115, median income of $80,464, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Captain Cook: median rent of $1,804, median income of $120,323, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Kealakekua: median rent of $1,051, median income of $78,646, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 21.8%. (Source: Census ACS)

Waimanalo: median rent of $1,657, median income of $127,143, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 22.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Maunawili: median rent of $3,501, median income of $169,375, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 22.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Orchidlands Estates: median rent of $1,125, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Anahola: median rent of $1,529, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Hawaiian Ocean View: median rent of $772, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Ainaloa: median rent of $1,243, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Hawaiian Beaches: median rent of $1,632, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Hawaii

In Hawaii, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

Renting in Hawaii: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Hawaii. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Hawaii may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Hawaii Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Hawaii are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in Hawaii

162 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 162 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Urban Honolulu	348,547	$1,734	32.0%	N/A
East Honolulu	49,491	$3,130	29.4%	N/A
Hilo	47,627	$1,228	31.0%	N/A
Pearl City	46,812	$2,286	31.1%	N/A
Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)	40,323	$2,842	31.3%	N/A
Waipahu	39,873	$1,518	31.4%	N/A
Kaneohe	35,493	$2,039	31.3%	N/A
Mililani Town	27,423	$2,227	33.1%	N/A
Kahului	27,233	$1,469	28.3%	N/A
Ewa Gentry	27,198	$2,383	36.1%	N/A
Kapolei	22,701	$2,269	32.2%	N/A
Kihei	22,247	$1,899	34.1%	N/A
Mililani Mauka	21,546	$2,447	37.5%	N/A
Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)	21,449	$1,708	26.8%	N/A
Makakilo	21,055	$2,071	37.7%	N/A
Schofield Barracks	18,133	$3,073	49.9%	N/A
Wahiawa	17,400	$1,411	34.2%	N/A
Wailuku	16,590	$1,586	32.2%	N/A
Ocean Pointe	16,173	$3,383	35.1%	N/A
Ewa Beach	15,167	$2,310	35.4%	N/A
Halawa	14,411	$1,528	31.8%	N/A
Waimalu	13,932	$1,854	28.0%	N/A
Royal Kunia	13,919	$2,572	43.3%	N/A
Waianae	13,749	$1,304	36.4%	N/A
Hawaiian Paradise Park	13,041	$1,087	25.3%	N/A
Lahaina	12,906	$1,828	32.7%	N/A
Nanakuli	12,370	$1,621	37.3%	N/A
Maili	12,114	$2,108	28.1%	N/A
Kaiminani	11,731	$1,349	40.3%	N/A
Kaneohe Base	11,683	$3,251	51.0%	N/A
Waipio	11,138	$2,117	37.6%	N/A
Waihee-Waiehu	11,029	$1,922	29.6%	N/A
Kapaa	10,846	$1,829	24.8%	N/A
Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)	10,458	$2,021	22.6%	N/A
Makaha	10,042	$1,739	48.6%	N/A
Aiea	9,571	$2,697	31.8%	N/A
Hickam Housing	9,502	$3,501	39.5%	N/A
Haiku-Pauwela	9,245	$2,533	36.2%	N/A
Ahuimanu	9,177	$1,968	31.5%	N/A
Lihue	8,649	$1,819	34.4%	N/A
Pukalani	7,930	$1,723	22.6%	N/A
Makawao	7,704	$1,806	30.3%	N/A
Waikele	7,551	$2,468	31.3%	N/A
Waikoloa Village	7,418	$1,707	29.5%	N/A
Wailua Homesteads	7,189	$1,745	51.0%	N/A
Kahaluu-Keauhou	7,001	$1,888	36.4%	N/A
Napili-Honokowai	6,779	$2,115	29.4%	N/A
Kula	6,578	$1,920	29.5%	N/A
Ewa Villages	6,550	$1,183	46.1%	N/A
Wailea	6,517	$2,263	49.5%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.