Rent in Hawaii County, HI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,076$24,912 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,081 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Hawaii County, HI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Hawaii County, HI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,592 | $19,104 | $63,680 | $30.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,603 | $19,236 | $64,120 | $30.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,076 | $24,912 | $83,040 | $39.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,622 | $31,464 | $104,880 | $50.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,024 | $36,288 | $120,960 | $58.15/hr |
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Rent in Hawaii County, HI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hawaii County, HI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,081 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $2,076. A one-bedroom goes from $1,603 to $1,615, a studio from $1,592 to $1,605.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Hawaii County, HI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,603 for a one-bedroom and $2,076 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,912 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Hawaii County, HI?
To keep a $2,076 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $39.92 an hour, or $83,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,603 takes $30.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hawaii County, HI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,592, one bedroom $1,603, two $2,076, three $2,622 and four $3,024 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hawaii County, HI?
For the typical household, earning $78,639 a year ($6,553 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,076 takes 31.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,076 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $83,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $39.92 an hour.