Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Last updated on October 20, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,900. This is -2%, or $45, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hilo, HI is $1,900. This is -2%, or $45, lower than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
57%
14%
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 decreased by 5% in the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hilo, HI costs about $1,276 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,658. Houses for rent in Hilo, HI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,100

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,947

5%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,000

31%

71%

Studio

$1,200

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

71%

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 by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,950
increased by154%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilo, HI is 62% lower than the median rent in East Honolulu, HI.

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Average rent in
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$3,295

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$3,750

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$3,750

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$3,500

increased by2%

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$2,600

decreased by22%

Last year

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$3,875

increased by15%

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$2,500

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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

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

Newly Remodeled City View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

233A Ululani St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

House for rent

750A Manono St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hilo

2BR/1.0BA

750A Manono St, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

233 Ululani St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

485 Waianuenue Ave Apt A207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilo

Condo for rent

1875 Kalanianaole Ave #409 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilo

Condo for rent

43 E Kawailani St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hilo

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

Available Nov 1