Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Kula, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kula

$4,725/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kula is $4,725 per month as of June 2026. This is 142% above the national average rent, or $2,775 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kula

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kula 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 Kula, HI

Average rent prices in Kula have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Kula run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$2,300

17%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,800

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,800

2%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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$4,725
increased by142%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,134
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kula, HI is 121% higher than the median rent in Hilo, HI.

Discover rentals in Kula, HI

782 Kekaulike Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kula

House for rent

1141 Lower Kimo Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kula

1141 Lower Kimo Drive - 1

1141 Lower Kimo Dr #1, Kula, HI 96790

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,950

House for rent

Available May 15

18505 Haleakala Hwy #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kula

18505 Haleakala Highway - 1

18505 Haleakala Hwy #1, Kula, HI 96790

4 beds

3 baths

$5,500

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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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 $4,725 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kula?

Average rent prices in Kula have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Kula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kula is 142% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,775 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 $189,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Kula offers good options for pet owners, with 44% of available apartments welcoming pets. This represents a solid portion of the rental market in this Hawaii community, giving pet owners multiple choices when searching for housing.

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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