Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Urban Honolulu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Urban Honolulu rent stands today
Urban Honolulu, HI rent rose 14.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $229 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level for the current cycle.
Compared to national trends
Urban Honolulu runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a total of 842 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Urban Honolulu rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,400/month, 2-bedrooms near $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,500/month. These ranges reflect the variety of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ala Moana Kakaako rents climbed 16.0% year over year to $3,800/month, while Downtown Honolulu saw a decline of 12.0% to $2,200/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide 14.6% rise and show localized variation in Urban Honolulu's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Urban Honolulu
$2,750/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Urban Honolulu is $2,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urban Honolulu
842
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Urban Honolulu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Urban Honolulu, HI
Average rent prices in Urban Honolulu have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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
Urban Honolulu, HI
Rent prices in Urban Honolulu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Urban Honolulu is $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Urban Honolulu run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | 7% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 5% |  5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ala Moana Kakaako | $3,800 | |
Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village | $2,695 | |
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis | $2,725 | |
Downtown Honolulu | $2,200 | |
Kaimuki | $3,225 | |
Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu | $2,000 | |
Manoa | $2,750 | |
Mccully Moiliili | $2,200 | |
Nuuanu Punchbowl | $2,100 | |
Waikiki | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,925 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,112 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Waikiki
Average rent
$2,800
Ala Moana Kakaako
Average rent
$3,800
Mccully Moiliili
Average rent
$2,200
Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu
Average rent
$2,000
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis
Average rent
$2,725
Downtown Honolulu
Average rent
$2,200
Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village
Average rent
$2,695
Nuuanu Punchbowl
Average rent
$2,100
Manoa
Average rent
$2,750
Kaimuki
Average rent
$3,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,112
The table above reflects average rent prices in Urban Honolulu, 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 Urban Honolulu, HI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Urban Honolulu and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Urban Honolulu
45%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Urban Honolulu, HI is equal to the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,750
12%$5,500
3%$3,800
3%$4,200
5%$3,350
1%$4,000
12%$2,900
7%$2,995
10%$2,850
4%$3,975
12%$2,000
4%$2,800
6%Cost of living in Urban Honolulu, HI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 22% higher |
| Groceries | 33% higher |
| Health | 23% higher |
| Housing | 201% higher |
| Transportation | 43% higher |
| Utilities | 91% higher |
Discover rentals in Urban Honolulu, HI
3d ago
1625 Stillman Ln, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817
Studio
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1520 Keeaumoku St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96822
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1509 S King St Apt 10g, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2256 Seaview Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96822
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis house for rent in Urban Honolulu
4 beds
5 baths
$48,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Manoa house for rent in Urban Honolulu
5 beds
5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Ala Moana - Kakaako apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu
3 beds
0.5 baths
$31,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Ala Moana - Kakaako house for rent in Urban Honolulu
3 beds
3.5 baths
$28,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waikiki condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1910 Ala Moana Blvd. #18-AF, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815
2 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Ala Moana - Kakaako condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
2 beds
2 baths
$7,750
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Condo for rent
5h ago
Waikiki condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
19h ago
1305 Makiki St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96814
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2715 Kolo Pl, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
Studio
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1301 Lusitana St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96813
Studio
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2615 Varsity Pl, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
2 beds
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu
1112 4th Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96816
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
$4,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Waikiki condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2349 Palolo Ave #R3, Urban Honolulu, HI 96816
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Urban Honolulu, HI
Quick answers to common questions about the Urban Honolulu rental market.
How much is rent in Urban Honolulu?
The average rent in Urban Honolulu is $2,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urban Honolulu?
Average rent prices in Urban Honolulu have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Urban Honolulu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urban Honolulu is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Urban Honolulu?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Urban Honolulu are Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu ($2,000/mo), Nuuanu Punchbowl ($2,100/mo), and Mccully Moiliili ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Urban Honolulu?
To comfortably afford rent in Urban Honolulu, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Urban Honolulu?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, March offers the lowest rents in Urban Honolulu while December sees peak pricing, with roughly an 8% difference between the seasons. April and July are the most competitive months with higher demand relative to available inventory.
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).