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Rental Market Trends in Kailua Kona, HI

What is the average rent in Kailua Kona, HI?

$1,112/month

Average Rent

453 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Kailua Kona, HI is $1,112 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Kailua Kona more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kailua Kona, you can expect to pay about $1,716 per month for a studio, $1,112 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $885 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,716/month
371 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,112/month
453 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$885/month
737 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,670/month
2,023 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,345/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,000/month
789 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kailua Kona, HI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kailua Kona, HI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kailua Kona, HI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Kailua Kona is $1,112, you’ll want to make about $3,706 per month or $44,472 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.

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Kailua Kona, HI

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Kailua Kona we think you'll love

77-6493 Kali Iki St

77-6493 Kali Iki St

77-6493 Kali Iki St,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

$3,200 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 6 Month Lease

Hale Kaloko

Hale Kaloko

73-1301 Onaona Dr,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740

$1,700 - $1,800

Studio

75-5648-5648 Ololi Rd

75-5648-5648 Ololi Rd

75-5648-5648 Ololi Rd,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

$2,850

1 Bed

78-7030-7030 Ali‘i Dr

78-7030-7030 Ali‘i Dr

78-7030-7030 Ali‘i Dr,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

$3,000

2 Beds

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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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