Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Kihei, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kihei, HI rent fell 14.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters today are paying $770 less per month on average than last year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Kihei rents run 68.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. Total rentals number 58 units, indicating a limited inventory for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kihei rent for $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month. Larger 4+ bedroom units reach $6,500/month, covering a wide price span by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio units rose 34.6% year over year and 4+ bedroom units increased 38.6%, both diverging from the overall citywide decline. These segments show distinct upward trends within Kihei's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Kihei

$3,200/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kihei is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$3.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kihei

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kihei 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 Kihei, HI

Average rent prices in Kihei have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Kihei, HI

Rent prices in Kihei vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kihei is $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kihei run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,632.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

13%

35%

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$3,000

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,800

11%

17%

4 bedroom

$6,500

20%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

39%

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

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

Kihei

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kihei, HI is 25% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$4,300

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Discover rentals in Kihei, HI

281 Kaikea Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kihei

281 Kaikea Street, Kihei, HI 96753

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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.
202 202 Ahaaina Way--Cottage - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kihei

2BR/1.0BA

202 202 Ahaaina Way--Cottage, Kihei, HI 96753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
140 Uwapo Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kihei

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

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.
390 Auhana - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

6.6

Good

390 Auhana

390 Auhana Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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 Kihei, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kihei rental market.

How much is rent in Kihei?

The average rent in Kihei is $3,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kihei?

Average rent prices in Kihei have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Kihei rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kihei is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kihei?

To comfortably afford rent in Kihei, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kihei?

June offers the lowest rental prices in Kihei, while February sees the highest rents, with roughly a 50% difference between these months creating clear timing opportunities for renters.

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).

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