Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kailua-Kona, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua Kona

$2,600/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua Kona is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua Kona

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua Kona run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,225

10%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,800

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,095

5%

28%

4 bedroom

$3,900

8%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

58%

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$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kailua Kona, HI is equal to the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Kailua-Kona, HI

0000 Kona Palisades - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

Adorable Ohana

0000 Kona Palisades, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Condo for rent

Available Jul 25

75 6081 Alii Drive #A103 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

Fresh and Modern 2 Bed 1 Bath in Alii Lani

75 6081 Alii Drive #A103, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Condo for rent

Available Aug 22

Mania Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Mania Place

76-6194 Mania Ln, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

75 6081 Alii Drive #CC101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED FULLY FURNISHED 2 BED 2 BATH CONDO AT ALII LANI

75 6081 Alii Drive #CC101, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Condo for rent

Available Jul 20

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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 $2,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua Kona have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Kailua Kona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua Kona is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $104,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kailua-Kona average around $2,220/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,860/month.

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