Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Kona University, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua-Kona

$2,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua-Kona is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$3.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua-Kona

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kailua-Kona rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kona University, HI

Average rent prices in Kailua-Kona have remained the same since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kona University, HI

Rent prices in Kailua-Kona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kailua-Kona is $2,000, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua-Kona run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

17%

1 bedroom

$2,100

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,800

-

7%

3 bedroom

$3,950

-

52%

4 bedroom

$5,350

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kona University, 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.

Discover rentals in Kona University, HI

76-6177 Alii Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua-Kona

0BR/1.0BA

76-6177 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

75-5740 Alahou St (Kona Hawaii Apartments) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

75-5740 Alahou St (Kona Hawaii Apartments)

75-5740 Alahou St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

76 6271 Alii Drive #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kailua-Kona

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Lower Level Unit with 1 Assigned Parking Stall

76 6271 Alii Drive #2, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available May 4

75-6081 Alii Dr #N102 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kona University, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kailua-Kona rental market.

How much is rent in Kailua-Kona?

The average rent in Kailua-Kona is $2,800 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua-Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua-Kona have remained the same since last year.

How does Kailua-Kona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kailua-Kona is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kailua-Kona?

To comfortably afford rent in Kailua-Kona, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).