Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,950

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,950. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

30%
60%
9%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hilo, HI costs about $1,450 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 $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

15%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,575

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

55%

Studio

$900

4%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

55%

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$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,800
increased by205%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 66% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.

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$3,500

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$3,600

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$4,200

increased by4%

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$3,500

decreased by13%

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$3,050

decreased by6%

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$3,550

increased by46%

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$2,425

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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

1d ago

House for rent in Hilo

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Available Nov 1

Riverside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Riverside Apartments

333 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,051

Apartment for rent

32 - Val Hala Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

32 - Val Hala Apartments

Hilo Val Hala Apartments, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$1,658

Apartment for rent

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments

230 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

485 Waianuenue Ave Apt D119 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilo

Condo for rent

233A Ululani St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

188 Hale St #1D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hilo

House for rent

2770 Pulima Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

Available Dec 5