Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Makakilo, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Makakilo rent stands today

    Makakilo, HI rent rose 6.4% year over year with a current median of $3,750/month. Rent is $48 less per month than last year according to the source data.

  • Vs. national rents

    Makakilo rents run roughly 2× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest rental markets in the country. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 80.4% of total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Makakilo rent for $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,100/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,525/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of rental options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Makakilo

$3,750/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Makakilo is $3,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Makakilo

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Makakilo 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 Makakilo, HI

Average rent prices in Makakilo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Makakilo, HI

Rent prices in Makakilo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Makakilo is $2,774, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Makakilo run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,900

7%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,525

1%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

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

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

Makakilo

Median rent price$3,750
increased by97%

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 Makakilo, HI is 47% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Makakilo, HI

92-1161 Palahia St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale condo for rent in Makakilo

1203QUA - 1

92-1161 Palahia St #1, Makakilo, HI 96707

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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.
92-1150 Hame St #8-102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

2BR/2.0BA

92-1150 Hame St #8-102, Makakilo, HI 96707

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

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.
92-1150 Hame St #8101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale apartment for rent in Makakilo

2 beds

0 baths

$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
92-1163 Palahia St #E106 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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 Makakilo, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Makakilo rental market.

How much is rent in Makakilo?

The average rent in Makakilo is $3,750 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Makakilo?

Average rent prices in Makakilo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Makakilo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Makakilo is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Makakilo?

To comfortably afford rent in Makakilo, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Makakilo, with rents running about 12% lower than November's peak prices. December also sees less competition among renters, while March and May tend to be the most competitive months.

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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