Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kaimuki

$3,250/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kaimuki is $3,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kaimuki

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kaimuki rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Average rent prices in Kaimuki have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Rent prices in Kaimuki vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kaimuki is $2,197, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kaimuki run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,897

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$2,700

7%

83%

2 bedroom

$3,150

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,800

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$15,000

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

83%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kaimuki, 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 Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Kaimuki and Hawaii Kai by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kaimuki

Median rent price$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,430
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI is 27% lower than the median rent in Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI

1030 16th Ave #BACK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kaimuki apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$1,700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1957 Wilhelmina Rise #BACK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kaimuki apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3463 Kaimuki Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kaimuki house for rent in Urban Honolulu

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3856 Claudine St Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kaimuki apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu

3856 Claudine Street Unit A

3856 Claudine St Apt A #Apt A, Urban Honolulu, HI 96816

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Kaimuki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kaimuki rental market.

How much is rent in Kaimuki?

The average rent in Kaimuki is $3,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kaimuki?

Average rent prices in Kaimuki have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Kaimuki rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kaimuki is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kaimuki?

To comfortably afford rent in Kaimuki, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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).

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