Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua-Kona, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua Kona

$2,775/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua Kona is $2,775 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua Kona

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kailua Kona rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $4,244. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua Kona run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

11%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,000

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,800

7%

7%

3 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

5%

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$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua Kona, HI is 7% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua-Kona, HI

Awakea St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua Kona

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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.
77-6581 Sea View Cir #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua-Kona

2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Condo – Ikena Lalo Complex

77-6581 Sea View Cir #1B, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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.
75-5919 Alii Dr #CC3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

75-5919 Alii Dr #CC3, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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.
75-5754 Alahou St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

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-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 $2,775 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua Kona have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Kailua Kona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua Kona is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $111,000/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?

April offers the best rental deals in Kailua-Kona, with rents running about 15% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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