Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
East Honolulu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where East Honolulu rent stands today
East Honolulu, HI rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $5,200/month. Renters are paying $275 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Vs. national rents
East Honolulu rents run roughly 2.7× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among the priciest rental markets. The market is small with 99 total rentals, reflecting a high-cost coastal metro.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms $2,600/month, and 2-bedrooms $4,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $5,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $13,000/month. Houses command a median of $7,850/month compared to $2,300/month for apartments, with houses making up 43.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kuliouou Kalani Iki rents fell 19.0% year over year to $4,700/month, and Hawaii Kai rents dropped 5.6% to $4,250/month, while Waialae Kahala rose 7.7% to $7,000/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide 4.0% rise and show divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in East Honolulu
$5,200/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in East Honolulu is $5,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 167% above the national average rent, or $3,255 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Honolulu
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 4% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $7,850. 1-bedroom apartments in East Honolulu run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  4% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 7% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | 5% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $5,600 | 9% | 52% | |
4 bedroom | $13,000 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hawaii Kai | $4,250 | |
Kuliouou Kalani Iki | $4,700 | |
Waialae Kahala | $7,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,675 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,850 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
52%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$13,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Waialae Kahala
Average rent
$7,000
Hawaii Kai
Average rent
$4,250
Kuliouou Kalani Iki
Average rent
$4,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$7,850
Last 30 days
8%
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
167%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Honolulu, HI is 96% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
10%$3,795
5%$3,200
25%$4,100
14%$4,600
5%$3,500
15%$3,150
4%$3,400
15%$2,800
9%$2,460
30%$2,650
5%$2,800
9%Discover rentals in East Honolulu, HI
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
1 bed
0.5 baths
$750
House for rent
4d ago
229 Hanamaulu St, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu
1827 Halekoa Dr #B, East Honolulu, HI 96821
2 beds
1 bath
$3,055
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
1h ago
Waialae - Kahala condo for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo 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
19h ago
Waialae - Kahala house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,880
House for rent
2d ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
170 Poipu Dr #NA, East Honolulu, HI 96825
5 beds
3.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
437 Opihikao Pl, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,700
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Waialae - Kahala condo for rent in East Honolulu
4999 Kahala Ave #1, East Honolulu, HI 96816
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
1h ago
Waialae - Kahala condo for rent in East Honolulu
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
3d ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
817 Koko Isle Cir #1408, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hawaii Kai house for rent in East Honolulu
437 Opihikao Pl, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,700
House for rent
Available Aug 19
3d ago
7000 Hawaii Kai Dr, East Honolulu, HI 96825
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki apartment for rent in East Honolulu
Studio
0 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
1d ago
Hawaii Kai townhouse for rent in East Honolulu
521 Hahaione St #2-2L, East Honolulu, HI 96825
2 beds
2 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Jul 6
3d ago
Kuliouou - Kalani Iki apartment for rent in East Honolulu
1 bed
0 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
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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 $5,200 per month as of July 18, 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 increased by 4% since last year.
How does East Honolulu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Honolulu is 167% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,255 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in East Honolulu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in East Honolulu are Hawaii Kai ($4,250/mo), Kuliouou Kalani Iki ($4,700/mo), and Waialae Kahala ($7,000/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 $208,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in East Honolulu average around $2,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,470/month, with both showing increases from last 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).