Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Last updated on April 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $2,300. This is +18%, or $355, higher than the national average.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,300

increased by24%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $2,300. This is +18%, or $355, higher than the national average.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
65%
16%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hilo, HI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 24% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hilo, HI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hilo, HI is $1,658. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hilo, HI costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in Hilo, HI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,600

8%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,400

2%

34%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

1%

68%

Studio

$1,500

13%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

68%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hilo, 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.

Compare rent prices in Hilo, HI to other cities

Median rent prices in Hilo, HI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Honolulu, HI.

Hilo

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 49% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.

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$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,600

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$3,000

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$5,000

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Cost of living in
Hilo, HI

The overall cost of living in Hilo, HI is 46% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

28% higher

Groceries

49% higher

Health

21% higher

Housing

47% higher

Transportation

51% higher

Utilities

118% higher

Apartments for rent in Hilo

Discover rentals in Hilo, HI

398 Ohai St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Hilo

1 Room in 3 Bedroom Space

398 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Riverside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

Riverside Apartments

333 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,051

Apartment for rent

464 Kalanikoa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

525 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

525

121 W Kahaopea St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

83 Lama St Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

Available Mar 29

1774 Kilauea Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

1767 Kilauea Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

TP - HI - 2133 Kinoole St - AC - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

TP - HI - 2133 Kinoole St - AC

2133 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720

3 beds

1 bath

$2,185

Apartment for rent