Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Kapaa, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kapaa

$4,000/mo

increased by51%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kapaa is $4,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 107% above the national average rent, or $2,070 more per month.

$5.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kapaa

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kapaa rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kapaa, HI

Average rent prices in Kapaa have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 51% 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 Kapaa, HI

Rent prices in Kapaa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kapaa is $2,600, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Kapaa run $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,600

18%

43%

2 bedroom

$9,000

16%

236%

3 bedroom

$5,500

63%

33%

4 bedroom

$15,000

2%

120%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

236%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

120%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kapaa, 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 Kapaa, HI compare to other cities?

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

Kapaa

Median rent price$4,000
increased by107%

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 Kapaa, HI is 54% higher than the median rent in Kailua Kona, HI.

Discover rentals in Kapaa, HI

6911 Lekia Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

6911 Lekia Place

6911 Lekia Pl, Kapaa, HI 96746

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex with small back yard, carport space - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

6310 Helena Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Kapaa

Kapahi 3 bedroom 1 bath furnished

6310 Helena Ln, Kapaa, HI 96746

3 beds

1 bath

$3,450

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 16

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Frequently asked questions for Kapaa, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kapaa rental market.

How much is rent in Kapaa?

The average rent in Kapaa is $4,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kapaa?

Average rent prices in Kapaa have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 51% since last year.

How does Kapaa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kapaa is 107% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,070 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kapaa?

To comfortably afford rent in Kapaa, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Kapaa