Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Kihei, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Kihei, HI rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $290 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recent upward trend following a trough in mid-2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Kihei rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest rental markets. The city offers a limited total rental inventory of 76 units, reflecting a small market size.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Kihei rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,800/month. The 4+ bedroom segment is the most expensive but has a year-over-year decline of 26.6%.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Kihei fell 26.6% year over year, diverging from the overall market trend of rising rents. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.9% increase and shows variation within the rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Kihei

$3,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kihei is $3,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kihei

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kihei rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,450, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kihei run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,450.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

24%

1 bedroom

$2,775

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,000

12%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,800

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,800

18%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

8%

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$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kihei, HI is 32% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$4,750

decreased by5%
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$2,800

increased by15%
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$3,100

increased by7%
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Discover rentals in Kihei, HI

281 Kaikea Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kihei

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

190 Eleu Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

190 Eleu Place

190 Eleu Pl, Kihei, HI 96753

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,850–$2,450

Price drop

Apartment for rent

140 Uwapo Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kihei

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

5 Waikalani Hema Pl #2L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kihei

5 Waikalani Hema Place - 2L

5 Waikalani Hema Pl #2L, Kihei, HI 96753

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

Available Apr 1

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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 $3,500 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kihei?

Average rent prices in Kihei have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Kihei rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kihei is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 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 $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Kihei's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across Maui's southwest coast rental inventory.

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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