Rent in Honolulu County, HI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,642$31,704 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,542 (−3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 | $1,877 | $22,524 | $75,080 | $36.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,016 | $24,192 | $80,640 | $38.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,642 | $31,704 | $105,680 | $50.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,674 | $44,088 | $146,960 | $70.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,432 | $53,184 | $177,280 | $85.23/hr |
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Rent in Honolulu County, HI: common questions
How much is rent going down in Honolulu County, HI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,542 for a two-bedroom, down 3.8% from $2,642. A one-bedroom goes from $2,016 to $1,951, a studio from $1,877 to $1,836.
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 Honolulu County, HI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,016 for a one-bedroom and $2,642 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $31,704 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 Honolulu County, HI?
To keep a $2,642 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $50.81 an hour, or $105,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,016 takes $38.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Honolulu County, HI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,877, one bedroom $2,016, two $2,642, three $3,674 and four $4,432 a month.
Is rent affordable in Honolulu County, HI?
For the typical household, earning $106,195 a year ($8,850 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,642 takes 29.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under 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: ($2,642 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $105,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $50.81 an hour.