Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua-Kona, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua Kona

$2,800/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua Kona is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua Kona

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kailua Kona rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kailua-Kona, HI

Average rent prices in Kailua Kona have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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-Kona, HI

Rent prices in Kailua Kona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kailua Kona is $2,050, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua Kona run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,075

5%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,000

7%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,800

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,500

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,200

28%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

27%

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

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

Kailua Kona

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua Kona, HI is 8% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua-Kona, HI

76 6271 Alii Drive #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua-Kona

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower Level Unit with 1 Assigned Parking Stall

76 6271 Alii Drive #2, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available May 4

Mania Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Mania Place

76-6194 Mania Ln, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

JM 73-1158 Ahulani Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

JM 73-1158 Ahulani Street

73-1158 Ahulani St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

73-1110 Nuuanu Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

2BR/2.0BA

73-1110 Nuuanu Pl, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kailua-Kona, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kailua Kona rental market.

How much is rent in Kailua Kona?

The average rent in Kailua Kona is $2,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua Kona have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Kailua Kona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua Kona is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kailua Kona?

To comfortably afford rent in Kailua Kona, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Kailua-Kona's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments in the area.

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).

Apartments for rent in Kailua-Kona