Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
East Honolulu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
East Honolulu, HI rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $5,500/month. Renters are paying $803 more per month than last year, with rents holding steady near the peak level for this cycle.
Compared to national trends
East Honolulu rents are 182.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a premium coastal market in Hawaii. The total rental inventory is limited to 101 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in East Honolulu sit around $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,450/month, and 2-bedrooms at $4,000/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $5,998/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $12,900/month. Houses rent for a median of $6,500/month compared to $2,200/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in East Honolulu
$5,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in East Honolulu is $5,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 182% above the national average rent, or $3,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Honolulu
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Honolulu run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  5% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 |  9% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,997 | No Change | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $12,900 | 8% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hawaii Kai | $4,500 | |
Kuliouou Kalani Iki | $5,500 | |
Waialae Kahala | $7,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,122 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $6,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,900
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
Hawaii Kai
Average rent
$4,500
Waialae Kahala
Average rent
$7,500
Kuliouou Kalani Iki
Average rent
$5,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,122
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$6,500
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
182%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Honolulu, HI is 108% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,700
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7%$2,875
2%$1,925
11%$2,600
2%$2,750
7%Discover rentals in East Honolulu, HI
5d+ ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki apartment for rent in East Honolulu
6062 Summer St, East Honolulu, HI 96821
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai apartment for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
0 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
7150 Hawaii Kai Dr #199, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai apartment for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
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
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
553 Kumukahi Pl #NA, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Apr 10
11h ago
5411 Opihi St, East Honolulu, HI 96821
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Hawaii Kai apartment for rent in East Honolulu
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
7200 Hawaii Kai Dr #263, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
2 baths
$3,975
House for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
7002 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,687
Apartment for rent
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
$3,600
$3,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
6153 Kalanianaole Hwy #2, East Honolulu, HI 96821
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
5 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
12h ago
Hawaii Kai condo for rent in East Honolulu
6770 Hawaii Kai Dr #308, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
$3,650
Price drop
Condo for rent
12h ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Honolulu?
Average rent prices in East Honolulu have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does East Honolulu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Honolulu is 182% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in East Honolulu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in East Honolulu are Hawaii Kai ($4,500/mo), Kuliouou Kalani Iki ($5,500/mo), and Waialae Kahala ($7,500/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?
East Honolulu's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, up 4.5% from the previous year. Two-bedroom units average around $4,100 monthly, down 4.5% year over year, making them more affordable than in 2024.
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).