Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Makakilo, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Makakilo rent stands today

    Makakilo, HI rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,795/month. Renters pay $244 more per month than last year, with rents holding steady month to month at the city's peak level of $4,000/month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Makakilo runs roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest rental markets relative to the national landscape.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Makakilo rent for $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,500/month. Apartments are priced higher than houses, with medians of $4,098/month and $3,750/month respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Makakilo

$3,795/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Makakilo is $3,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,845 more per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Makakilo

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $4,097, whereas a house costs $3,750. 2-bedroom apartments in Makakilo run $5,800 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,500

8%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,000

4%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,500

5%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

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$3,795
increased by95%

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 43% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Makakilo, HI

91-1163 Kamaaha Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

1 bed

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available Mar 7

94 1100 Kunia Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale house for rent in Makakilo

Kunia Ridge Cottage 2bds/2bth

94 1100 Kunia Road, Makakilo, HI 96707

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

Available Jun 8

92-1238 Makakilo Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

House for rent

91-1061 Oaniani St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

TOWNHOME - Kapolei, HI

91-1061 Oaniani St #2F, Makakilo, HI 96707

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,500

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 $3,795 per month as of June 6, 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 8% since last year.

How does Makakilo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Makakilo is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,845 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?

Makakilo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,100 monthly. One-bedroom rentals experienced a 6.3% decline from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom apartments saw a 3.1% increase.

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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