Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
East Honolulu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
East Honolulu, HI rent rose 14.6% year over year, with a current median of $5,500/month. Renters today are paying $230 more per month on average than last year, despite a 15.4% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.
Compared to national trends
East Honolulu rent is 189.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions East Honolulu as a high-tier rental market with a limited inventory of 109 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $4,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $5,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $14,250/month in East Honolulu. These bedroom tiers represent the primary rental options available.
Median rent
Median rent in East Honolulu
$5,500/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in East Honolulu is $5,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 189% above the national average rent, or $3,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Honolulu
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Honolulu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Honolulu, HI
Average rent prices in East Honolulu have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
East Honolulu, HI
Rent prices in East Honolulu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Honolulu is $2,800, whereas a house costs $6,997. 1-bedroom apartments in East Honolulu run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,055.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | 4% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | 9% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | 12% | 51% | |
4 bedroom | $14,250 | 2% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hawaii Kai | $4,450 | |
Kuliouou Kalani Iki | $6,000 | |
Waialae Kahala | $9,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 17% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,350 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,997 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
51%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Hawaii Kai
Average rent
$4,450
Waialae Kahala
Average rent
$9,000
Kuliouou Kalani Iki
Average rent
$6,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
17%
Condos
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$6,997
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Honolulu, HI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in East Honolulu, HI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in East Honolulu and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Honolulu
189%higher than the national median
46%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Honolulu, HI is 98% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,775
9%$3,800
3%$3,800
92%$4,100
26%$4,125
10%$3,300
5%$3,300
11%$2,995
12%$2,750
7%$2,000
6%$2,750
9%$2,787
5%Discover rentals in East Honolulu, HI
7h ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki condo for rent in East Honolulu
2151 Okoa St #1, East Honolulu, HI 96821
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
3d ago
Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
0 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
2d ago
229 Hanamaulu St, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7000 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waialae - Kahala house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
5.5 baths
$100,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
6 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waialae - Kahala house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
4 baths
$56,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
4.5 baths
$55,000
House for rent
3d ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
3 baths
$6,900
House for rent
4d ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,900
House for rent
4d ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
1098 Kumukumu St #B, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki house for rent in East Honolulu
5428 Kalanianaole Hwy, East Honolulu, HI 96821
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
7002 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,642
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
501 Opihikao Pl, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
4d ago
Hawaii Kai condo for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
7002 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,642
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7000 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki house for rent in East Honolulu
418 Halemaumau St, East Honolulu, HI 96821
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for East Honolulu, HI
Quick answers to common questions about the East Honolulu rental market.
How much is rent in East Honolulu?
The average rent in East Honolulu is $5,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Honolulu?
Average rent prices in East Honolulu have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does East Honolulu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Honolulu is 189% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in East Honolulu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in East Honolulu are Hawaii Kai ($4,450/mo), Kuliouou Kalani Iki ($6,000/mo), and Waialae Kahala ($9,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Honolulu?
To comfortably afford rent in East Honolulu, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in East Honolulu?
July offers the best rental deals in East Honolulu, with rents running about 18% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).