Rent in Maui County, HI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,624$31,488 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,656 (+1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Maui 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 Maui 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 | $1,896 | $22,752 | $75,840 | $36.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,000 | $24,000 | $80,000 | $38.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,624 | $31,488 | $104,960 | $50.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,398 | $40,776 | $135,920 | $65.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,236 | $50,832 | $169,440 | $81.46/hr |
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Rent in Maui County, HI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Maui County, HI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,656 for a two-bedroom, up 1.2% from $2,624. A one-bedroom goes from $2,000 to $2,030, a studio from $1,896 to $1,850.
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 Maui County, HI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,000 for a one-bedroom and $2,624 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $31,488 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 Maui County, HI?
To keep a $2,624 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $50.46 an hour, or $104,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,000 takes $38.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Maui County, HI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,896, one bedroom $2,000, two $2,624, three $3,398 and four $4,236 a month.
Is rent affordable in Maui County, HI?
For the typical household, earning $97,161 a year ($8,097 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,624 takes 32.4% 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: ($2,624 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $104,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $50.46 an hour.