Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Kula, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kula

$3,100/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kula is $3,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,200 more per month.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kula

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kula rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kula, HI

Average rent prices in Kula have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 Kula, HI

Rent prices in Kula vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kula is $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Kula run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

15%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,700

1%

46%

2 bedroom

$2,800

8%

147%

3 bedroom

$4,300

19%

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,200

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

147%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kula and Hilo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kula

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,134
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kula, HI is 45% higher than the median rent in Hilo, HI.

Discover rentals in Kula, HI

515 Lower Kimo Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kula

782 Kekaulike Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kula

3014 Kekaulike Avenue: MultiFam - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kula

3014 Kekaulike Avenue: MultiFam

3014 Kekaulike Ave, Kula, HI 96790

3 beds

2 baths

$3,650

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Frequently asked questions for Kula, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kula rental market.

How much is rent in Kula?

The average rent in Kula is $3,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kula?

Average rent prices in Kula have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Kula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kula is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kula?

To comfortably afford rent in Kula, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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).

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