Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Waialae Kahala

$8,150/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waialae Kahala is $8,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 329% above the national average rent, or $6,250 more per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waialae Kahala

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waialae Kahala rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,125, whereas a house costs $15,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Waialae Kahala run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,897.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

67%

1 bedroom

$2,595

16%

24%

2 bedroom

$3,200

29%

47%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

43%

4 bedroom

$15,000

17%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

17%

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$8,150
increased by329%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,950
increased by213%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waialae Kahala, East Honolulu, HI is 37% higher than the median rent in Kuliouou Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Waialae - Kahala, East Honolulu, HI

4584 Ahuli Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4952 Kilauea Ave #82 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala townhouse for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4999 Kahala Ave #164 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$4,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4999 Kahala Ave #471 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waialae - Kahala apartment for rent in East Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$4,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $8,150 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waialae Kahala?

Average rent prices in Waialae Kahala have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Waialae Kahala rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waialae Kahala is 329% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,250 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 $326,000/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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