Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Hawaii West Oahu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Waipahu

$3,795/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waipahu is $3,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,895 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waipahu

259

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waipahu rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Hawaii West Oahu, HI

Average rent prices in Waipahu have increased by 1% 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 University of Hawaii West Oahu, HI

Rent prices in Waipahu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waipahu is $3,114, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waipahu run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,925

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,300

-

114%

2 bedroom

$2,875

-

11%

3 bedroom

$4,100

-

15%

4 bedroom

$4,550

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,925

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

114%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Hawaii West Oahu, 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 University of Hawaii West Oahu, HI

91-1163 Kamaaha Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Makakilo - Kapolei - Honokai Hale townhouse for rent in Makakilo

$975 - 1 Bedroom + "Shared" Bathroom & Kitchen Townhouse In Kapolei With Great Amenities

91-1163 Kamaaha Loop, Makakilo, HI 96707

1 bed

1 bath

$975

1234 Kamakana St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ewa house for rent in Ewa Gentry

Ewa Beach Bed & Breakfast

1234 Kamakana St, Ewa Gentry, HI 96706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

94-244 94-227 ANIANI PL- AGNET: CHRIS WILLIAMS - 6 #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waipahu

94-227 ANI ANI PL- AGENT: CHRIS WILLIAMS - 6

94-244 94-227 ANIANI PL- AGNET: CHRIS WILLIAMS - 6 #6, Waipahu, HI 96797

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

91-1394 Halili St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ewa house for rent in Ewa Gentry

ONE BEDROOM in a Fully furnished LUXRY HOUSE for rent

91-1394 Halili St, Ewa Gentry, HI 96706

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for University of Hawaii West Oahu, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waipahu rental market.

How much is rent in Waipahu?

The average rent in Waipahu is $3,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waipahu?

Average rent prices in Waipahu have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Waipahu rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waipahu is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,895 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waipahu?

To comfortably afford rent in Waipahu, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/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).