Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua, Kailua, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua

$4,500/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua is $4,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.

$2.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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, Kailua, HI

Average rent prices in Kailua have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua run $1,737 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,054.

Listings

Studio

$1,569

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$1,880

24%

33%

2 bedroom

$3,225

9%

2%

3 bedroom

$5,000

7%

9%

4 bedroom

$10,000

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,569

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last year

17%

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$4,500
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,430
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua, Kailua, HI is 2% higher than the median rent in Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua, Kailua, HI

825 Alahaki St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kailua

4 beds

2 baths

$2,050

Price dropped $3,300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14 Aulike St #408 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua

2 beds

0.5 baths

$2,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
14 Aulike St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua

14 Aulike St, Kailua, HI 96734

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
350 Aoloa St #B217 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Kailua

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $4,500 per month as of October 24, 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 10% since last year.

How does Kailua rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 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.

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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