Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,900. This is -1%, or $25, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,900. This is -1%, or $25, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
64%
8%
3%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,400

14%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

66%

Studio

$1,275

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

66%

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$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,600
increased by139%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 59% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.

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Average rent in
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$4,600

decreased by10%

Last year

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$3,000

decreased by1%

Last year

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$2,795

increased by7%

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$4,450

increased by4%

Last year

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$2,787

decreased by3%

Last year

Kaneohe

$2,950

decreased by1%

Last year

Kihei

$3,000

decreased by44%

Last year

Kula

$2,900

decreased by24%

Last year

Lahaina

$3,350

decreased by6%

Last year

Wailuku

$2,900

decreased by14%

Last year

Waimanalo

$4,750

decreased by19%

Last year

Waimea

$2,650

increased by7%

Last year

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

Riverside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.9

Very good

Riverside Apartments

333 Ohai St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,051

Apartment for rent

Keawe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Keawe Apartments

251 Keawe Street, Hilo, HI 96720

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments

230 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

485 Waianuenue Avenue - 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

651 Ponahawai Street #101 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Condo for rent in Hilo

Condo for rent

1276 Wailuku Drive #1 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

House for rent in Hilo

1276 Wailuku Drive #1, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

Available Sep 1

485 Waianuenue Avenue #215 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hilo

485 Waianuenue Avenue - 215

485 Waianuenue Avenue #215, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Available Dec 5