Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kailua, Kailua, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kailua
$4,200/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Kailua is $4,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 121% above the national average rent, or $2,300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kailua
115
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kailua rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kailua, Kailua, HI
Average rent prices in Kailua have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, Kailua, HI
Rent prices in Kailua vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kailua is $2,500, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua run $1,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 2% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,895 |  6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $11,900 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hawaii Kai | $4,500 | |
Kaimuki | $3,225 | |
Kalihi Palama | $2,050 | |
Kaneohe | $3,350 | |
Liliha Kapalama | $2,297 | |
Manoa | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Hawaii Kai
Average rent
$4,500
Kaneohe
Average rent
$3,350
Kaimuki
Average rent
$3,225
Kalihi Palama
Average rent
$2,050
Liliha Kapalama
Average rent
$2,297
Manoa
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kailua, 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, Kailua, HI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kailua and Hawaii Kai by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kailua
121%higher than the national median
137%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kailua, Kailua, HI is 7% lower than the median rent in Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
1020 Aoloa Pl #408B, Kailua, HI 96734
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
82 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,008
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
48 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
2 beds
0 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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
Apartment for rent in Kailua
5 beds
5 baths
$55,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
255 Maluniu Ave #A, Kailua, HI 96734
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
Condo for rent in Kailua
1 bed
1 bath
$2,210
Condo for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
3 beds
2 baths
$5,250
$4,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
3 beds
3 baths
$9,195
$8,945
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
48 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
82 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734
2 beds
1 bath
$2,008
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kailua
3 beds
2 baths
$5,250
$4,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kailua
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
255 Maluniu Ave #A, Kailua, HI 96734
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
2 beds
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Kailua
4 beds
0 baths
$6,000
$5,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
3d ago
House for rent in Kailua
1485 Kiukee Pl #1, Kailua, HI 96734
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
$5,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Kailua, Kailua, HI
Quick answers to common questions about the Kailua rental market.
How much is rent in Kailua?
The average rent in Kailua is $4,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kailua?
Average rent prices in Kailua have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Kailua rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kailua is 121% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,300 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 $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).