Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Kona University, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kailua-Kona

$2,750/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kailua-Kona is $2,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kailua-Kona

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% 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 $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kailua-Kona run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,975

-

8%

2 bedroom

$2,800

-

15%

3 bedroom

$4,250

-

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last year

40%

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

JMLU 76-6017-B Mamalahoa Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.4

Very good

JMLU 76-6017-B Mamalahoa Hwy

76-6017-B Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kailua Kona

L166 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

L166

74-5023 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

75-150 Lunapule Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Kailua Kona

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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 $2,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kailua-Kona?

Average rent prices in Kailua-Kona have decreased by 2% since last year.

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

Rent in Kailua-Kona is 45% 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 $110,000/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).