Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Urban Honolulu, HI

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 pay $64 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 1.9% since March's recent peak of $2,750/month.

  • Urban Honolulu sits roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, making it a pricier coastal metro with 911 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Urban Honolulu run around $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,100/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,985/month. Houses command a median of $3,000/month while apartments sit at $1,850/month, offering distinct price tiers for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ala Moana Kakaako rents climbed 20.9% year over year to $3,900/month, contrasting with the citywide 4.0% rise. Meanwhile, Moanalua rents fell 27.6% year over year to $2,750/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Urban Honolulu.

Median rent

Median rent in Urban Honolulu

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Urban Honolulu is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Urban Honolulu

911

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu, HI

Average rent prices in Urban Honolulu have decreased by 2% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Urban Honolulu run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,100

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,985

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

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.

Discover rentals in Urban Honolulu, HI

2d ago

6.7

Good

1509G S. KING ST

1509 S King St Apt 10g, Urban Honolulu, HI 96826

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

1608 McGrew Ln. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1608 McGrew Ln.

1608 Mcgrew Ln, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817

Studio

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

1904 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

1904 University Avenue

1904 University Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96822

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

ALAPAI LOFTS LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

ALAPAI LOFTS LLC

1301 Lusitana St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96813

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$987–$1,498

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Urban Honolulu?

Average rent prices in Urban Honolulu have decreased by 2% 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 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Urban Honolulu?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Urban Honolulu are Makiki Lower Punchbowl Tantalu ($1,950/mo), Mccully Moiliili ($2,000/mo), and Downtown Honolulu ($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 $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?

Urban Honolulu's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,600 monthly. One-bedroom units make up 38% of available listings, with two-bedroom apartments representing 36% of the rental 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).

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