Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Urban Honolulu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Urban Honolulu rent stands today
Urban Honolulu, HI rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent peak of $2,750 in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Urban Honolulu runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market offers 739 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for the metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Urban Honolulu rent for $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600 and 4+ bedrooms at $4,975/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Palolo rents climbed 38.1% year over year to $2,900/month across 12 rentals, outpacing the citywide 4.0% rise. This neighborhood's growth contrasts with the broader market trend in Urban Honolulu.
Median rent
Median rent in Urban Honolulu
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Urban Honolulu is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urban Honolulu
739
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Urban Honolulu run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | 9% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 |  4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,975 | 4% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ala Moana Kakaako | $3,800 | |
Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village | $2,500 | |
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis | $2,425 | |
Downtown Honolulu | $2,199 | |
Kaimuki | $2,625 | |
Liliha Kapalama | $2,100 | |
Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu | $2,000 | |
Manoa | $2,350 | |
Mccully Moiliili | $2,100 | |
Waikiki | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,087 | 50% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
Waikiki
Average rent
$2,550
Ala Moana Kakaako
Average rent
$3,800
Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu
Average rent
$2,000
Mccully Moiliili
Average rent
$2,100
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis
Average rent
$2,425
Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village
Average rent
$2,500
Downtown Honolulu
Average rent
$2,199
Manoa
Average rent
$2,350
Liliha Kapalama
Average rent
$2,100
Kaimuki
Average rent
$2,625
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,087
Last 30 days
50%
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
35%higher than the national median
35%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
$2,600
9%$5,700
5%$3,800
4%$4,500
6%$3,300
11%$3,797
5%$3,225
5%$3,375
19%$2,650
9%$3,900
32%$2,350
23%$2,750
10%Discover rentals in Urban Honolulu, HI
5d+ ago
1509 S King St Apt 10g, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2256 Seaview Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96822
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ala Moana - Kakaako apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu
1238 Rycroft St #B, Urban Honolulu, HI 96814
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
4d ago
2449 Kuhio Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
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
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
Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis house for rent in Urban Honolulu
3 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
4d ago
2633 Nakookoo St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ala Moana - Kakaako condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
2 beds
2 baths
$7,750
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waikiki condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1910 Ala Moana Blvd. #18-AF, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 21
1h ago
Nuuanu - Punchbowl condo for rent in Urban Honolulu
1614 Emerson St #20, Urban Honolulu, HI 96813
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Verified
806 Kauai St #NA, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
755 Umi St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96819
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3036 Monsarrat Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1305 Makiki St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96814
1 bed
1 bath
$1,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Mooheau Ave #4, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
$1,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
2131 S Beretania St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1917 Algaroba St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2620 Date St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urban Honolulu?
Average rent prices in Urban Honolulu have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Urban Honolulu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urban Honolulu is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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), Mccully Moiliili ($2,100/mo), and Liliha Kapalama ($2,100/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 $104,000/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, one-bedroom apartments in Urban Honolulu average around $2,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,100/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with two-bedrooms rising 4.4% and one-bedrooms up 2.0%.
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).