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Rental Market Trends in Honolulu, HI

What is the average rent in Honolulu, HI?

$1,724/month

Average Rent

442 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Honolulu, HI is $1,724 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Honolulu rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Honolulu, you can expect to pay about $1,552 per month for a studio, $1,724 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,313 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,570 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,552/month
355 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,724/month
442 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,313/month
744 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,570/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,330/month
501 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,617/month
813 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,931/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,202/month
2,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,835/month
569 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,571/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,049/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,814/month
506 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,719/month
949 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Honolulu, HI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Honolulu, HI
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Honolulu, HI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Honolulu?

Based on current rent prices, Liliha-Kapalama, Nuuanu-Punchbowl and Manoa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Honolulu.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Liliha-Kapalama
$1,725/month
465 Sq Ft
Nuuanu-Punchbowl
$1,786/month
529 Sq Ft
Manoa
$1,918/month
451 Sq Ft
Kalihi-Palama
$1,975/month
553 Sq Ft
Mccully-Moiliili
$2,160/month
474 Sq Ft
Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalu
$2,441/month
528 Sq Ft
Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis
$2,461/month
546 Sq Ft
Downtown Honolulu
$2,505/month
602 Sq Ft
Ala Wai
$2,992/month
531 Sq Ft
Kaheka
$3,119/month
548 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Honolulu?

Based on current rent prices, Ward Village, Dewey Beach and Ala Moana-Kakaako are the most expensive neighborhoods in Honolulu.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ward Village
$3,933/month
651 Sq Ft
Dewey Beach
$3,425/month
632 Sq Ft
Ala Moana-Kakaako
$3,313/month
599 Sq Ft
Kakaako
$3,208/month
603 Sq Ft
Waikiki
$3,139/month
595 Sq Ft
Kaheka
$3,119/month
548 Sq Ft
Ala Wai
$2,992/month
531 Sq Ft
Downtown Honolulu
$2,505/month
602 Sq Ft
Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis
$2,461/month
546 Sq Ft
Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalu
$2,441/month
528 Sq Ft

Which Honolulu neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Honolulu with the most apartments available are Waikiki, Ala Moana-Kakaako and Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalu .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Waikiki
$3,139/month
595 Sq Ft
Ala Moana-Kakaako
$3,313/month
599 Sq Ft
Makiki-Lower Punchbowl-Tantalu
$2,441/month
528 Sq Ft
Downtown Honolulu
$2,505/month
602 Sq Ft
Mccully-Moiliili
$2,160/month
474 Sq Ft
Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis
$2,461/month
546 Sq Ft
Dewey Beach
$3,425/month
632 Sq Ft
Kaheka
$3,119/month
548 Sq Ft
Nuuanu-Punchbowl
$1,786/month
529 Sq Ft
Manoa
$1,918/month
451 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Honolulu, HI?

Because the average rent in Honolulu is $1,724, you’ll want to make about $5,746 per month or $68,952 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Honolulu, HI is 82.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Honolulu is 199.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,552 - $3,570. You can expect to pay 33.2% more for groceries, 99.0% more for utilities, and 38.7% more for transportation.

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Honolulu, HI

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How does Honolulu, HI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Liliha-Kapalama

Honolulu, HI

Ward Village

Honolulu, HI

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,223/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,528/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,808/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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