Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Kailua, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kailua, HI rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $4,800/month. Renters today are paying $57 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 rents are 146.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Kailua as a high-cost market with a total of 111 rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Kailua rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,750/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $5,000/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $9,950/month. This range reflects the variation in rent by bedroom size.
What you'll pay
Houses in Kailua rent for a median of $5,600/month compared to $3,200/month for apartments. This difference shows distinct price tiers for different property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Kailua
$4,800/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Kailua is $4,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 146% above the national average rent, or $2,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kailua
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kailua rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kailua, HI
Average rent prices in Kailua have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 7% |  18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,750 | 8% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,000 | 8% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $9,950 | 7% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kailua | $4,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,600 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Kailua
Average rent
$4,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
12%
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
146%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kailua, HI is 85% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
10%$5,500
9%$3,800
2%$4,150
34%$3,600
2%$3,050
8%$2,600
5%$3,000
4%$2,750
2%$2,050
18%$2,600
2%$2,800
12%Discover rentals in Kailua, HI
43m ago
104 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734
1 bed
1 bath
$1,629
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
2 beds
0 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
234 Oneawa St, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
House for rent
43m ago
606B Kaulani Way, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
5 beds
5.5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
4 beds
3.5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
5 beds
6.5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
5 beds
5 baths
$45,000
House for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
5 beds
0 baths
$8,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
1 bed
0 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
2 beds
0 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
Condo for rent in Kailua
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
619 Oneawa St #NA, Kailua, HI 96734
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
568 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
4 beds
2 baths
$6,800
Apartment for rent
43m ago
104 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734
1 bed
1 bath
$1,629
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Kailua
3 beds
2 baths
$4,790
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
619 Oneawa St #NA, Kailua, HI 96734
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 5
43m ago
606B Kaulani Way, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
House for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
1 bed
0 baths
$2,600
$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
3 beds
0 baths
$5,200
$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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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 $4,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kailua?
Average rent prices in Kailua have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Kailua rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kailua is 146% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,850 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 $192,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kailua?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kailua, HI is $2,366, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,358.
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).