What is the average rent in Hawaii?
The average rent in Hawaii for August 2026 is $2,402, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - July 31, 2026. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Hawaii is $2,437. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Hawaii is $1,835.
Compared to the national average of $1,388, Hawaii rent costs 73.1% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Hawaii ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Hawaii Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | HI | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,402 | $1,388 | 73.1% |
| M-o-M Change | $10 | $3 | 233.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $70 | -$15 | -566.7% |
| M-o-M % Change | 0.4% | 0.2% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 3.0% | -1.1% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Hawaii
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Hawaii increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Hawaii clocking in at $1,835, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $2,437 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $1,218/room/month.
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Month Over Month Hawaii Rent Statistics
Hawaii has experienced a $10 change in rent over the past month going from $2,392 to $2,402. That change comes out to 0.4%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $3 in the past month or 0.2%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Hawaii:
Year Over Year Hawaii Rent Statistics
Over the past year, the average rent in Hawaii changed $70 from $2,332 to $2,402. A change of $70 means that rents changed 3.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$15 in the past year or -1.1%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Hawaii:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Hawaii
1. Kaneohe Station
Population: 11,198
Median Rent: $3,246
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Population: 8,931
Median Rent: $3,238
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Population: 13,579
Median Rent: $2,953
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Population: 20,229
Median Rent: $2,935
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Population: 47,868
Median Rent: $2,913
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Population: 38,088
Median Rent: $2,489
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Population: 14,396
Median Rent: $2,453
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Population: 20,393
Median Rent: $2,370
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Population: 7,446
Median Rent: $2,302
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Population: 10,190
Median Rent: $2,130
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