Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Hilo

$2,134/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hilo is $2,134 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $184 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hilo

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hilo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hilo, HI

Average rent prices in Hilo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Hilo, HI

Rent prices in Hilo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hilo is $1,658, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilo run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,658.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

6%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,372

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,800

9%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,372

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

65%

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.

How does rent in Hilo, HI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hilo and East Honolulu by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hilo

Median rent price$2,134
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,500
increased by182%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 61% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

East Honolulu

$5,500

increased by8%
Last year
Kahaluu

$3,700

increased by12%
Last year
Kahului

$2,500

decreased by4%
Last year
Kailua

$4,750

decreased by5%
Last year
Kailua Kona

$2,800

increased by15%
Last year
Kaneohe

$3,100

increased by7%
Last year

Cost of living in Hilo, HI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services28% higher
Groceries49% higher
Health21% higher
Housing47% higher
Transportation51% higher
Utilities118% higher

Discover rentals in Hilo, HI

398 Ohai St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Riverside Apartments

333 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,051

Apartment for rent

272 Kapiolani St #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilo

Condo for rent

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments

230 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hilo, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Hilo rental market.

How much is rent in Hilo?

The average rent in Hilo is $2,134 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hilo?

Average rent prices in Hilo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Hilo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hilo is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $184 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hilo?

To comfortably afford rent in Hilo, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hilo?

Hilo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market across Hawaii's Big Island city, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 37% of the market.

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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