Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kona University, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua-Kona

$2,800/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua-Kona is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$3.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua-Kona

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kailua-Kona 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 Kona University, HI

Average rent prices in Kailua-Kona have decreased by 18% 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 $1,962, whereas a house costs $4,188. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua-Kona run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

22%

1 bedroom

$2,137

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,950

-

9%

3 bedroom

$3,750

-

5%

4 bedroom

$5,000

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,137

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

5%

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

77-6581 Sea View Cir #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua-Kona

2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Condo – Ikena Lalo Complex

77-6581 Sea View Cir #1B, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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.
79-7199 Mamalahoa Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Holualoa

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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.
75-5754 Alahou St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

3 beds

1.5 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.
75-261 Pumehana St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kailua Kona

Hale A

75-261 Pumehana St, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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 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 October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua-Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua-Kona have decreased by 18% since last year.

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

Rent in Kailua-Kona is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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).