Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Makakilo, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Makakilo rent stands today

    Makakilo, HI rent rose 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,800/month. Renters today are paying $454 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market sits at its peak.

  • 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 small, with 95 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Makakilo, studios rent for around $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month. Larger units command higher prices, with 3-bedrooms at $4,050/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,700/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Makakilo

$3,800/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Makakilo is $3,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Makakilo

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Makakilo 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 Makakilo, HI

Average rent prices in Makakilo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Makakilo run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

200%

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

37%

29%

2 bedroom

$3,000

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,050

1%

12%

4 bedroom

$4,700

6%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

200%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

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$3,800
increased by100%

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 Makakilo, HI is 37% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Makakilo, HI

92-1260 Makakilo Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

92-1260 Makakilo 73 - 1

92-1260 Makakilo Dr #1, Makakilo, HI 96707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

Available Sep 6

92-1238 Makakilo Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

House for rent

92-1152 Panana St #241 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

House for rent

91-1058 Kekuilani Loop #1007 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

2 beds

0 baths

$2,750

$2,600

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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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 $3,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Makakilo?

Average rent prices in Makakilo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Makakilo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Makakilo is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 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 $152,000/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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