Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Waialae Kahala

$7,250/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Waialae Kahala is $7,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 282% above the national average rent, or $5,350 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waialae Kahala

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waialae Kahala rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

Average rent prices in Waialae Kahala 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 Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

Rent prices in Waialae Kahala vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waialae Kahala is $2,625, whereas a house costs $15,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Waialae Kahala run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

4%

-

1 bedroom

$2,450

7%

-

2 bedroom

$5,050

18%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

52%

4 bedroom

$15,000

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,050

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waialae - Kahala, 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 Waialae Kahala, East Honolulu, HI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Waialae Kahala and Kuliouou Kalani Iki by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waialae Kahala

Median rent price$7,250
increased by282%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,000
increased by216%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waialae Kahala, East Honolulu, HI is 21% higher than the median rent in Kuliouou Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

2420 Halekoa Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu

Studio

0 baths

$1,695

2420 Halekoa Dr #STU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala townhouse for rent in East Honolulu

Halekoa Dr. - STU

2420 Halekoa Dr #STU, East Honolulu, HI 96821

Studio

1 bath

$1,695

4584 Ahuli Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,750

4904 Kilauea Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala townhouse for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,800

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Frequently asked questions for Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waialae Kahala rental market.

How much is rent in Waialae Kahala?

The average rent in Waialae Kahala is $7,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waialae Kahala?

Average rent prices in Waialae Kahala have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Waialae Kahala rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waialae Kahala is 282% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waialae Kahala?

To comfortably afford rent in Waialae Kahala, you'd need to earn approximately $290,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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