Census ACS 2023 · 34 cities
Cities in Hawaii With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Hawaii, Kaneohe Base Cdp has the highest median rent at $3,399. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Hawaii, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 34 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waipio Cdp | $2,248 | $709,500 | $106,164 |
| 2 | Waipahu Cdp | $1,585 | $835,400 | $98,633 |
| 3 | Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) | $2,039 | $652,900 | $89,268 |
| 4 | Waimalu Cdp | $1,892 | $597,700 | $89,016 |
| 5 | Wailuku Cdp | $1,747 | $781,700 | $93,958 |
| 6 | Waihee-Waiehu Cdp | $2,224 | $740,300 | $128,266 |
| 7 | Waianae Cdp | $1,307 | $487,200 | $84,766 |
| 8 | Wahiawa Cdp | $1,443 | $716,800 | $86,883 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu Cdp | $1,783 | $834,100 | $85,428 |
| 10 | Schofield Barracks Cdp | $3,192 | — | $74,695 |
| 11 | Royal Kunia Cdp | $2,806 | $833,000 | $133,579 |
| 12 | Pearl City Cdp | $2,338 | $872,200 | $114,682 |
| 13 | Ocean Pointe Cdp | $3,347 | $877,600 | $143,394 |
| 14 | Nanakuli Cdp | $1,671 | $473,000 | $81,493 |
| 15 | Mililani Town Cdp | $2,303 | $884,800 | $124,123 |
| 16 | Mililani Mauka Cdp | $2,389 | $901,800 | $139,564 |
| 17 | Makakilo Cdp | $2,202 | $827,900 | $120,489 |
| 18 | Maili Cdp | $2,442 | $633,100 | $104,375 |
| 19 | Lahaina Cdp | $1,988 | $841,400 | $85,988 |
| 20 | Kihei Cdp | $2,021 | $871,600 | $87,568 |
| 21 | Kapolei Cdp | $2,507 | $720,600 | $129,260 |
| 22 | Kapaa Cdp | $1,997 | $821,500 | $89,440 |
| 23 | Kaneohe Cdp | $2,356 | $990,100 | $124,632 |
| 24 | Kaneohe Base Cdp | $3,399 | $390,600 | $70,000 |
| 25 | Kaiminani Cdp | $1,338 | $761,300 | $101,320 |
| 26 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | $3,068 | $1.2M | $146,615 |
| 27 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | $1,747 | $649,400 | $86,743 |
| 28 | Kahului Cdp | $1,473 | $833,200 | $92,062 |
| 29 | Hilo Cdp | $1,347 | $455,100 | $78,713 |
| 30 | Hawaiian Paradise Park Cdp | $1,253 | $413,800 | $81,892 |
| 31 | Halawa Cdp | $1,619 | $1.0M | $102,987 |
| 32 | Ewa Gentry Cdp | $2,517 | $768,200 | $131,755 |
| 33 | Ewa Beach Cdp | $2,554 | $698,200 | $124,958 |
| 34 | East Honolulu Cdp | $3,249 | $1.2M | $158,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kaneohe Base Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Hawaii by median rent, with a value of $3,399 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Hawaii has 34 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Hawaii.