Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Hilo, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Hilo

$2,134/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hilo is $2,134 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $234 more per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hilo

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hilo rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,361, whereas a house costs $2,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilo run $1,318 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,361.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

9%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,318

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,905

8%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,475

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,450

5%

69%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,318

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

69%

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 by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,500
increased by189%

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 by2%
Last year
Kahaluu

$4,100

increased by26%
Last year
Kahului

$2,775

decreased by9%
Last year
Kailua

$4,125

decreased by10%
Last year
Kailua Kona

$2,750

decreased by10%
Last year
Kaneohe

$3,300

increased by5%
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 & Services29% higher
Groceries49% higher
Health18% higher
Housing49% higher
Transportation46% higher
Utilities107% higher

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

Pikake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Pikake Apartments

222 Wainaku St, Hilo, HI 96720

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

Apartment for rent

Affordable 2BR/1BA Apartments with Lanai Near Civic Auditorium – Income Limits Apply - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Apartment for rent

Arruda - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Arruda

Kou Ln, Hilo, HI 96720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hilo?

Average rent prices in Hilo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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).

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