Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Hilo, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hilo
$2,134/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Hilo is $2,134 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $234 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hilo
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hilo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hilo, HI
Average rent prices in Hilo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilo run $1,480 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 7% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 |  8% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 6% | 82% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hilo, HI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | 9% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,067 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $2,400 | 21% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
82%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hilo, HI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,067
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
13%
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
12%higher than the national median
153%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 56% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,800
3%$3,550
1%$2,547
5%$4,300
14%$2,599
$3,950
20%$3,200
15%$2,900
34%$3,375
4%$2,700
4%$3,200
29%$2,950
23%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 & Services | 29% higher |
| Groceries | 49% higher |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 49% higher |
| Transportation | 46% higher |
| Utilities | 110% higher |
Discover rentals in Hilo, HI
16m ago
House for rent in Hilo
398 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
333 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,051
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
485 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,361
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
230 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilo
1932 Kaumana Dr #1, Hilo, HI 96720
3 beds
2 baths
$5,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilo
64 Kaapuni Loop #1, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 18
1h ago
House for rent in Hilo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hilo
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Hilo
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hilo
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilo
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,265
Price dropped $3,795Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilo
2770 Pulima Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hilo
485 Waianuenue Ave #215, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
House for rent in Hilo
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,265
Price dropped $3,795Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Hilo
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
222 Wainaku St, Hilo, HI 96720
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
256 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hilo?
Average rent prices in Hilo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Hilo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hilo is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $234 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?
March offers the lowest rental prices in Hilo, running about 13.6% below August rates, which see the highest rent of the year.
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).