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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

-57613137.5%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

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)

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

Most and Least Affordable 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)

    • 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.

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Urban Honolulu348,547$1,73432.0%N/A
    East Honolulu49,491$3,13029.4%N/A
    Hilo47,627$1,22831.0%N/A
    Pearl City46,812$2,28631.1%N/A
    Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)40,323$2,84231.3%N/A
    Waipahu39,873$1,51831.4%N/A
    Kaneohe35,493$2,03931.3%N/A
    Mililani Town27,423$2,22733.1%N/A
    Kahului27,233$1,46928.3%N/A
    Ewa Gentry27,198$2,38336.1%N/A
    Kapolei22,701$2,26932.2%N/A
    Kihei22,247$1,89934.1%N/A
    Mililani Mauka21,546$2,44737.5%N/A
    Kailua CDP (Hawaii County)21,449$1,70826.8%N/A
    Makakilo21,055$2,07137.7%N/A
    Schofield Barracks18,133$3,07349.9%N/A
    Wahiawa17,400$1,41134.2%N/A
    Wailuku16,590$1,58632.2%N/A
    Ocean Pointe16,173$3,38335.1%N/A
    Ewa Beach15,167$2,31035.4%N/A
    Halawa14,411$1,52831.8%N/A
    Waimalu13,932$1,85428.0%N/A
    Royal Kunia13,919$2,57243.3%N/A
    Waianae13,749$1,30436.4%N/A
    Hawaiian Paradise Park13,041$1,08725.3%N/A
    Lahaina12,906$1,82832.7%N/A
    Nanakuli12,370$1,62137.3%N/A
    Maili12,114$2,10828.1%N/A
    Kaiminani11,731$1,34940.3%N/A
    Kaneohe Base11,683$3,25151.0%N/A
    Waipio11,138$2,11737.6%N/A
    Waihee-Waiehu11,029$1,92229.6%N/A
    Kapaa10,846$1,82924.8%N/A
    Waimea CDP (Hawaii County)10,458$2,02122.6%N/A
    Makaha10,042$1,73948.6%N/A
    Aiea9,571$2,69731.8%N/A
    Hickam Housing9,502$3,50139.5%N/A
    Haiku-Pauwela9,245$2,53336.2%N/A
    Ahuimanu9,177$1,96831.5%N/A
    Lihue8,649$1,81934.4%N/A
    Pukalani7,930$1,72322.6%N/A
    Makawao7,704$1,80630.3%N/A
    Waikele7,551$2,46831.3%N/A
    Waikoloa Village7,418$1,70729.5%N/A
    Wailua Homesteads7,189$1,74551.0%N/A
    Kahaluu-Keauhou7,001$1,88836.4%N/A
    Napili-Honokowai6,779$2,11529.4%N/A
    Kula6,578$1,92029.5%N/A
    Ewa Villages6,550$1,18346.1%N/A
    Wailea6,517$2,26349.5%N/A
    West Loch Estate6,469$2,73638.5%N/A
    Iroquois Point5,921$3,24938.0%N/A
    Waimanalo5,743$1,65722.5%N/A
    Laie5,411$2,42531.4%N/A
    Waipio Acres5,393$1,77628.2%N/A
    Pupukea5,130$2,09432.1%N/A
    Kahaluu5,065$2,16132.5%N/A
    East Kapolei5,026$1,82427.4%N/A
    Heeia4,786$3,11735.6%N/A
    Haleiwa4,708$1,49730.8%N/A
    Kalaheo4,651$1,58930.2%N/A
    Hanamaulu4,628$1,25724.3%N/A
    Waimanalo Beach4,475$90029.0%N/A
    Captain Cook4,135$1,80418.9%N/A
    Puhi3,961$2,24227.2%N/A
    Whitmore Village3,909$1,56630.1%N/A
    Waikapu3,887$2,66542.6%N/A
    Hawaiian Beaches3,879$1,63251.0%N/A
    Ainaloa3,832$1,24351.0%N/A
    Mountain View3,627$1,26222.9%N/A
    Hauula3,593$2,41434.8%N/A
    Hawaiian Ocean View3,587$77251.0%N/A
    Kaunakakai3,553$94035.9%N/A
    Hawaiian Acres3,484$1,33730.5%N/A
    Kilauea3,386$2,30340.6%N/A
    Helemano3,334$2,86545.8%N/A
    Lanai City3,174$1,11515.5%N/A
    Kekaha3,149N/A31.9%N/A
    Holualoa3,083$1,47725.5%N/A
    Waialua3,053$1,82132.0%N/A
    Kalaeloa2,971$2,89134.1%N/A
    Lawai2,902$1,98828.5%N/A
    Kurtistown2,896$2,08736.6%N/A
    Keokea2,872$1,74347.5%N/A
    Anahola2,853$1,52951.0%N/A
    Wailua2,438$1,88131.0%N/A
    Orchidlands Estates2,400$1,12551.0%N/A
    Honokaa2,290$1,14538.3%N/A
    Koloa2,281$1,44239.5%N/A
    Kahuku2,274$1,48632.3%N/A
    Eleele2,255$1,39226.5%N/A
    Hanapepe2,242$1,53927.2%N/A
    Wheeler AFB2,219$2,76144.9%N/A
    Paia2,211$2,40637.5%N/A
    Kealakekua2,188$1,05121.8%N/A
    Kualapuu2,157$1,40433.3%N/A
    Maunawili2,067$3,50122.5%N/A
    Princeville2,007$1,37527.5%N/A
    Kapaau1,972$1,37827.3%N/A
    Waimea CDP (Kauai County)1,951$1,54126.0%N/A
    Pahala1,897$60524.7%N/A
    Ko Olina1,871$3,22131.8%N/A
    Mokuleia1,782$2,41137.7%N/A
    Fern Acres1,781$1,20822.5%N/A
    Nanawale Estates1,666$94546.3%N/A
    Leilani Estates1,611$1,05951.0%N/A
    Kaloko1,527$1,72326.7%N/A
    Kaumakani1,498$1,01616.0%N/A
    Pepeekeo1,462$54826.7%N/A
    Omao1,414$1,75928.6%N/A
    Hawi1,383$1,57436.1%N/A
    Pahoa1,372N/A51.0%N/A
    Keaau1,290$53127.3%N/A
    Kaaawa1,259$1,73032.4%N/A
    Discovery Harbour1,241$1,38242.3%N/A
    Kaanapali1,227$2,34140.7%N/A
    Mahinahina1,116$2,63233.0%N/A
    Papaikou1,096$1,35741.2%N/A
    Poipu1,085$2,24330.3%N/A
    Haliimaile1,077$1,88635.4%N/A
    Wainaku1,023$1,43824.5%N/A
    Olinda1,018$1,89529.9%N/A
    Volcano Golf Course996N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Honalo981N/A19.2%N/A
    Halaula959$58313.3%N/A
    Royal Hawaiian Estates958N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Laupahoehoe954$93051.0%N/A
    Eden Roc920$70429.8%N/A
    Punaluu917$1,89242.6%N/A
    Naalehu890$1,18146.4%N/A
    Waiahole-Waikane853$2,00018.4%N/A
    Fern Forest824N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mauna Loa Estates812N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hana731$3,50151.0%N/A
    Waikoloa Beach Resort662$3,50151.0%N/A
    Launiupoko649$3,22545.0%N/A
    Volcano608N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Paukaa561$1,25051.0%N/A
    Paauilo548$1,20814.6%N/A
    Haena501$2,61151.0%N/A
    Ualapue480$1,97245.0%N/A
    Honomu413$1,70837.9%N/A
    Kapalua392$3,17318.0%N/A
    Kukuihaele380$97144.1%N/A
    Kawela Bay365$2,46751.0%N/A
    Tiki Gardens324N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pakala Village309$72525.5%N/A
    Hanalei300$2,30351.0%N/A
    Puako294$1,75027.5%N/A
    Maunaloa279$76623.3%N/A
    Kalihiwai256$2,06324.4%N/A
    Seaview230N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Maalaea214$1,96633.8%N/A
    Waiohinu210$1,08319.0%N/A
    Black Sands179N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Makaha Valley158N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Makena158N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kamaili156N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Wainiha130N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Olowalu88$2,25031.3%N/A
    Kalapana56N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Manele44N/A-666666666.0%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.