Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua, Kailua, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua

$4,800/mo

decreased by8%

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.

$3.00

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

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kailua, 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, 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

$1,850

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$2,800

7%

18%

2 bedroom

$3,750

8%

8%

3 bedroom

$5,000

8%

2%

4 bedroom

$9,950

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

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%

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

Median rent price$4,800
increased by146%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua, Kailua, HI is 7% higher than the median rent in Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua, Kailua, HI

KAILUA TOWN APARTMENTS - 104 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

KAILUA TOWN APARTMENTS - 104

104 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734

1 bed

1 bath

$1,629

Apartment for rent

234 Oneawa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua

2 beds

0 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

234 Oneawa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kailua

SINGLE_FAMILY - Kailua, HI

234 Oneawa St, Kailua, HI 96734

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

MS_1005 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

MS_1005

45 Aulike St, Kailua, HI 96734

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent

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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 $4,800 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.

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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