Kahului

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Kahului, HI Area Guide

Island living in the heart of Central Maui

Coastal Tropical Picturesque Mountain Views Vibrant

Situated in Maui’s Central Valley, Kahului is a vibrant in-town hub for locals. Kahului offers an array of cultural, shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities in addition to a main harbor and airport. The community enjoys access to the University of Hawai’i Maui College, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum.

Big-box retailers and diverse restaurants abound at Kahului’s many shopping centers, including Maui Mall, Queen Ka’ahumanu, and Maui Marketplace. Keopuolani Regional Park, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach Park, Maui Tropical Plantation, and nearby Iao Valley State Park are all ideal spots to bask in Kahului’s picturesque environment.

The community provides plenty of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil, tropical locale. Residents delight in Kahului’s numerous conveniences as well as its overall laid-back atmosphere.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kahului, HI is $1,598 for a studio, $1,991 for one bedroom, and $2,173 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kahului has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,991/month
500 Sq Ft
House
$4,005/month
986 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,552/month
795 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kahului, HI is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

51 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

57 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Pomaikai Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Kahului Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lihikai Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Maui High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
  • Hawaii Nature Center-Maui
  • Maui Ocean Center
  • Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center (Maui)

Airports

  • Kahului
  • Lanai

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.