Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kailua, HI rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $4,500/month. Renters today are paying $470 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $12,000/month in January 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Kailua is 133.2% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a high-cost market with limited total rentals, totaling 111 across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Kailua rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,800/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,650/month, while 3-bedrooms sit at $4,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $8,750/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median of $5,695/month compared to $3,425/month for apartments, with houses making up 57.9% of total rentals and apartments 31.0%.

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua

$4,500/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua is $4,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 133% above the national average rent, or $2,570 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kailua rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kailua, HI

Average rent prices in Kailua have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Kailua, HI

Rent prices in Kailua vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kailua is $3,425, whereas a house costs $5,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

4%

21%

1 bedroom

$2,800

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,650

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,800

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$8,750

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kailua, 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 Kailua, HI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kailua and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kailua

Median rent price$4,500
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua, HI is 73% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua, HI

234 Oneawa St #B - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Kailua

SINGLE_FAMILY - Kailua, HI

234 Oneawa St #B, Kailua, HI 96734

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

Kihapai Pl. 714 - Sauvage - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Kihapai Pl. 714 - Sauvage

714 Kihapai Pl, Kailua, HI 96734

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

725 Kihapai Pl #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua

2 beds

0 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Jul 22

725 Kihapai Pl #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kailua, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kailua rental market.

How much is rent in Kailua?

The average rent in Kailua is $4,500 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua?

Average rent prices in Kailua have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Kailua rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua is 133% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,570 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kailua?

To comfortably afford rent in Kailua, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Kailua has a median rent of approximately $5,650/month across all apartment types.

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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