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Average Rent in Honolulu, HI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Honolulu, HI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,711/mo
▲ +120.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,922/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI
Compare average rent across Honolulu, HI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Head / Kapahulu / St. Louis Heights | $4,481 | $1,500 | 4 | 53 |
| Kaka'ako | $3,948 | $1,000 | 3 | 18 |
| Honolulu 96817 | $1,961 | $1,668 | 1 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Honolulu, HI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Honolulu, HI is $4,711 per month across 8 apartment communities and 23 available units. Rents have increased $2,152 (120.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hale Kalele Apartments starting at $1,922/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $4,711/mo.
Prices range from $1,922 to $11,153 per month. The most common price point is the $6,000 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Honolulu, HI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Honolulu, HI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Honolulu, HI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Kalele Apartments | $1,922/mo | $1,922/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| River Pauahi Apartments | $2,085/mo | $2,372/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| Hawaii Sands Realty | $2,200/mo | $2,400/mo | 2 | 4.9 |
| Kanekapolei Collection | $2,347/mo | $2,347/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Central Pacific Properties | $2,800/mo | $2,800/mo | 1 | 2.8 |
| HappyDoors Property Management | $3,500/mo | $4,100/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Lilia Waikiki | $5,078/mo | $7,167/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Honolulu, HI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Honolulu, HI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$188,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,711/mo.
Comfortable income
$226,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,922/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Honolulu, HI is $85,428 , about 62% 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) | $4,711 |
| Utilities | $617 |
| Groceries | $596 |
| Transportation | $1,470 |
| Healthcare | $717 |
| Other goods and services | $1,147 |
| Estimated total | $9,258/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.
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