The average rent in Hawaii for October 2025 is $2,333, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Hawaii is $2,367. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Hawaii is $1,782.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, Hawaii rent costs 67.4% 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:
| Statistic | HI | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,333 | $1,394 | 67.4% |
| M-o-M Change | -$6 | -$6 | -0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $22 | -$11 | -300.0% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.3% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 1.0% | -0.8% | - |
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 $1,782, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $2,367 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $1,183/room/month.
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Hawaii has experienced a -$6 change in rent over the past month going from $2,339 to $2,333. That change comes out to -0.3%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Hawaii:
Over the past year, the average rent in Hawaii changed $22 from $2,311 to $2,333. A change of $22 means that rents changed 1.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Hawaii:
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