Wahiawa

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Wahiawa, HI

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A centrally located suburb on the island with affordable rentals

Central Location Affordable Suburban Family-Friendly Commuter

Centrally located in Hawaii, Wahiawa is about 20 miles northwest of Honolulu and is proximate to the North Shore, where you’ll find beautiful beaches and scenic hiking trails. Wahiawa is a primarily residential community, combining affordable rental prices with cooler weather. Although there are still some upscale options available, the majority of apartments, houses, and condos in the area available for rent are fairly affordable. Residents have easy access to Interstate H-2 and several hiking trails like the Schofield Waikane Trail. Restaurants, neighborhood parks, and schools can be found in this community, along with the Wahiawa Botanical Garden, a 27-acre garden displaying native flora on beautiful grounds.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Wahiawa, HI is $1,634 for a studio, $1,330 for one bedroom, $1,943 for two bedrooms, and $2,469 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wahiawa has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,330/month
386 Sq Ft
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Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

635 Students

Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

762 Students

Helemano Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

457 Students

Iliahi Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

333 Students

Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

623 Students

Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

646 Students

Wahiawa Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

650 Students

Leilehua High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,625 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wahiawa Botanical Garden
  • Kukaniloko Birthstones
  • James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
  • Neal S. Blaisdell Park
  • Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park

Airports

  • Daniel K Inouye International

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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 June 2025.