Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua-Kona, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kailua Kona, HI rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Kailua Kona is 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets where housing costs are elevated relative to the rest of the country.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kailua Kona rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,800/month. Larger units rise to $4,225/month for 3-bedrooms and $5,600/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad spectrum of household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua Kona

$2,800/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua Kona is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua Kona

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua Kona run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,100

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$4,225

9%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,600

19%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

19%

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 by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua Kona, HI is 2% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,750

increased by12%
Last year
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$5,500

increased by3%
Last year
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$2,134

decreased by10%
Last year
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$2,600

decreased by3%
Last year
Kailua

$4,200

decreased by5%
Last year
Kihei

$3,000

decreased by12%
Last year

Discover rentals in Kailua-Kona, HI

75-6060 Kuakini Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

L166 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

L166

74-5023 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

73-4341 Ohala Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

Fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in Kona Palisades - Avail Sept 30th, 2026

73-4341 Ohala Pl #2, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

75-150 Lunapule Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Kailua Kona

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua Kona have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Kailua Kona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua Kona is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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?

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
Apartments for rent in Waimea

75-150 Lunapule Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
73-4341 Ohala Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-5863 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
77-6452 Leilani St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
77-6502 Leialoha St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
73-4343 Oneone St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
73-1451 Kukuna St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
73-4192 Malino Pl, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
74-5080 Hanahanai Loop, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-358 Melelina Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-217 Nani Kailua Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
77-246 Hoomohala Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
77-6454 Kilohana St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
78-7070 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
72-4136 Awalua Pl, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
74-5061 Palani Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-346 Hualalai Rd #E-201, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-5796 Kini Loop, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
76-6340 Kilohana St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA
75-6081 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA