Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Makakilo, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Makakilo, HI rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,725/month. Renters today are paying $204 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 5.0% month over month from the recent peak of $4,000/month in June 2026.

  • Makakilo rent is 91.5% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median. The city offers 107 total rentals, with houses making up 78.9% of the inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Makakilo rent for $2,498/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,200/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Makakilo rent for $3,700/month, while apartments rent for $3,098/month. Houses dominate the market, comprising 78.9% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Makakilo

$3,725/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Makakilo is $3,725 per month as of July 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,780 more per month.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Makakilo

107

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% 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 $3,097, whereas a house costs $3,700. 2-bedroom apartments in Makakilo run $3,500 on average.

Listings

Studio

$2,498

200%

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,950

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,800

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,200

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,498

Last 30 days

200%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

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$3,725
increased by92%

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 Makakilo, HI is 41% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Makakilo, HI

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1d ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale condo for rent in Makakilo

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

House for rent

92-1046 Kanehoa Loop #76 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

4 beds

2 baths

$3,000

$2,900

Price drop

House for rent

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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 $3,725 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Makakilo?

Average rent prices in Makakilo have decreased by 5% 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 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,780 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 $149,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Makakilo average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,230/month.

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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