Avg Rent
$1,745
Population
397,689
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Hawaii’s capital and largest city, Honolulu rests on the island of Oahu. Natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury punctuate Honolulu, with plenty of environmental and sophisticated amenities in the city.
Nature lovers have the option of hiking the Diamond Head State Monument, relaxing on the pristine beaches at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, admiring Manoa Falls, seeing professional surfers catch waves at the North Shore, and meeting an array of wildlife at Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium.
Cultural amenities abound in Honolulu. You can learn more about Polynesian culture and natural history at the expansive Bishop Museum, appreciate the collection at the Honolulu Museum of Art, marvel at the ornate architecture of ‘Iolani Palace, and pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial. A host of upscale retailers and boutiques populate the Ala Moana Center while the Waikiki Strip touts a vibrant nightlife, top-rated restaurants, and various shops as well.
You’ll find that many Honolulu apartments are within minutes of all that the city has to offer. Rentals in Honolulu come in a variety of price points and styles, including apartments, condos, and houses. Getting around Honolulu is a breeze with access to I-H1.
Hula dancing is an important part of Polynesian culture
Bishop Museum hosts numerous cultural events every year.
Enjoying the day at Waikiki Beach
Off the coast of Honolulu
Enjoy plenty of beautiful beaches
The first banyan tree was planted in Hawaii in 1873
Median Household Income
$82,847
Average: $110,136
Education
157,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
204,198
Workers Employed
Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Housing Distribution
Honolulu has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Honolulu, HI is $1,575 for a studio, $1,746 for one bedroom, $2,269 for two bedrooms, and $3,568 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Honolulu has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Honolulu, HI is 84.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Honolulu is 200.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,575 - $3,568. You can expect to pay 32.7% more for groceries, 90.5% more for utilities, and 42.6% more for transportation.
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades PK-5
553 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
643 Students
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
529 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,019 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
431 Students
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
242 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
786 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,455 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,966 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,073 Students
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,336 Students
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,227 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
