Average Rent in Honolulu, HI
9 apartment buildings, 89 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,863/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
9
Units
89
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Honolulu, HI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Honolulu, HI Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
HappyDoors Property Management
1236 S King St # 202, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Marie Hansen Property Management | Property Management Honolulu
3124 Brokaw St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Hale Kalele Apartments
901 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
River Pauahi Apartments
1155 River St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Central Pacific Properties
1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Hawaii Sands Realty
1888 Kalākaua Ave Suite C-312, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Kanekapolei Collection
417 Kānekapōlei St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HappyDoors Property Management 1236 S King St # 202, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA | $1,000 | $4,625 | $3.90 | 4.4 (872) | 10 |
| 2 | Marie Hansen Property Management | Property Management Honolulu 3124 Brokaw St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA | $1,500 | $4,532 | $2.31 | 4.7 (129) | 3 |
| 3 | Hale Kalele Apartments 901 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA | $1,522 | $1,642 | $3.34 | 4.6 (41) | 4 |
| 4 | River Pauahi Apartments 1155 River St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA | $1,668 | $1,961 | $4.54 | 4.5 (2) | 18 |
| 5 | Central Pacific Properties 1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA | $1,750 | $4,563 | $5.83 | 2.8 (4) | 4 |
| 6 | Hawaii Sands Realty 1888 Kalākaua Ave Suite C-312, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA | $2,200 | $3,700 | $4.07 | 4.9 (144) | 5 |
| 7 | Kanekapolei Collection 417 Kānekapōlei St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA | $2,347 | $2,347 | $2.56 | 4.1 (14) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
HappyDoors Property Management
4.4 (872)1236 S King St # 202, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Marie Hansen Property Management | Property Management Honolulu
4.7 (129)3124 Brokaw St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Hale Kalele Apartments
4.6 (41)901 Piikoi St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
River Pauahi Apartments
4.5 (2)1155 River St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Central Pacific Properties
2.8 (4)1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
Hawaii Sands Realty
4.9 (144)1888 Kalākaua Ave Suite C-312, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Honolulu, HI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Honolulu, HI is $3,863 per month, based on 89 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at HappyDoors Property Management to $2,797 at Lilia Waikiki.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,241/mo | $1,000/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $3,021/mo | $1,603/mo | 44 |
| 2 Bed | $4,711/mo | $1,922/mo | 23 |
| 3 Bed | $8,443/mo | $4,200/mo | 5 |
| 4 Bed | $8,500/mo | $8,500/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Honolulu, HI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Honolulu, HI averages $3,021/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,711/mo. At the local median household income of $85,428, that works out to 54% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Honolulu, HI at $1,783/mo. The current tracked market average runs 117% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Honolulu, HI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Honolulu, HI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$155,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,863/mo.
Comfortable income
$185,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Honolulu, HI is $85,428 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Honolulu, HI
Overall prices in Honolulu, HI runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 111.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Honolulu, HI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,863 |
| Utilities | $617 |
| Groceries | $596 |
| Transportation | $1,470 |
| Healthcare | $717 |
| Other goods and services | $1,147 |
| Estimated total | $8,410/mo |
Population
346,323
Median household income
$85,428
Census median rent
$1,783/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
42.9
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Honolulu, HI?
The average rent in Honolulu, HI is $3,863 per month, based on 89 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Honolulu, HI?
The lowest available rent in Honolulu, HI starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Honolulu, HI?
1-bedroom apartments in Honolulu, HI average $3,021/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,603/mo across 44 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Honolulu, HI?
2-bedroom apartments in Honolulu, HI average $4,711/mo. Units start from $1,922/mo across 23 units currently listed.
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