Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Kihei, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kihei, HI rent slipped 14.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,990/month. Renters today are paying $765 less per month on average than last year despite a 3.5% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Kihei rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a smaller total rental inventory of 71 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Kihei sit around $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,500/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,900/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,900/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed and 3-bed units, which make up over 60% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Kihei

$2,990/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kihei is $2,990 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,090 more per month.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kihei

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kihei rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 4% 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 $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kihei run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

5%

19%

1 bedroom

$2,500

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,900

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,500

11%

22%

4 bedroom

$5,900

No Change

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last year

31%

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$2,990
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kihei, HI is 8% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

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Discover rentals in Kihei, HI

281 Kaikea Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kihei

House for rent

Available Aug 2

209 Auhana Rd - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

6.5

Good

209 Auhana Rd

209 Auhana Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

233 S Kihei Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.8

Good

233 S Kihei Road

233 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

33 Namauu Pl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kihei

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,990 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kihei?

Average rent prices in Kihei have increased by 4% 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 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,090 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 $120,000/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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