Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Waikiki

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waikiki is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.

$4.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waikiki

172

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waikiki rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Average rent prices in Waikiki have increased by 6% 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 Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Rent prices in Waikiki vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waikiki is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Waikiki run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

16%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,500

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,297

5%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,675

3%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

57%

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

Compare median rent prices in Waikiki and Ala Moana Kakaako by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waikiki

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,800
increased by96%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI is 32% lower than the median rent in Ala Moana Kakaako, Urban Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI

GREGORY PAI - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

GREGORY PAI

2449 Kuhio Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

242 Kaiulani Avenue

242 Kaiulani Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

SUNYEEN PAI - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

SUNYEEN PAI

248 Kaiulani Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815

Studio

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

k4002j - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

k4002j

218 Kaiulani Ave, Urban Honolulu, HI 96815

Studio

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waikiki, Urban Honolulu, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waikiki rental market.

How much is rent in Waikiki?

The average rent in Waikiki is $2,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waikiki?

Average rent prices in Waikiki have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Waikiki rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waikiki is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waikiki?

To comfortably afford rent in Waikiki, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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