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Rental Market Trends in Waipahu, HI

What is the average rent in Waipahu, HI?

$2,049/month

Average Rent

594 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+9.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Waipahu, HI is $2,049 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Waipahu one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waipahu, you can expect to pay about $1,033 per month for a studio, $2,049 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,391 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,089 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,033/month
204 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,049/month
594 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,391/month
803 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,089/month
981 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,534/month
1,415 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,285/month
715 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,665/month
776 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waipahu, HI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 9.1%, which averages out to $188 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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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waipahu, HI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waipahu, HI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
46% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Waipahu is $2,049, you’ll want to make about $6,830 per month or $81,960 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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Waipahu, HI

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Apartment Averages

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Dynasty Terrace

Dynasty Terrace

94-123 Pupunohe St,
Waipahu, HI 96797

$1,695 - $1,950

1-2 Beds

Olino at Puuloa Apartments

Olino at Puuloa Apartments

94-289 Leonui St,
Waipahu, HI 96797

$2,045 - $2,195

2 Beds

The Villas at Royal Kunia

The Villas at Royal Kunia

94-994 Eleu St,
Waipahu, HI 96797

$2,495 - $2,600

1-2 Beds

Mala Grove

Mala Grove

94-207 Waipahu St,
Waipahu, HI 96797

$2,648 - $4,277

2-3 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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