Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Waianae, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Waianae rent stands today

    Waianae, HI rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. This reflects a modest increase with a negligible $8/month difference from last year, and a 9.1% month-over-month increase.

  • Waianae rents run 12.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national landscape.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Waianae rent for $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,150/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,600/month. The 3-bedroom segment shows a 16.7% year-over-year rent increase above the citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Waianae

$2,195/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waianae is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waianae

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waianae 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 Waianae, HI

Average rent prices in Waianae have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Waianae, HI

Rent prices in Waianae vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waianae is $2,450, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Waianae run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

6%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,150

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,600

16%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waianae, 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 Waianae, HI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waianae and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waianae

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waianae, HI is 17% lower than the median rent in Aiea, HI.

Discover rentals in Waianae, HI

84 786 Ala Mahiku Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Waianae

Roommate Wanted/All Utilities Included By Beach Pet Friendly

84 786 Ala Mahiku Street, Waianae, HI 96792

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

84-718 Ala Mahiku St #90C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waianae

House for rent

87-118 Helelua St #B102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Waianae

2 beds

0 baths

$1,800

Condo for rent

Available Jul 29

84-707 Kiana Pl #114A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Waianae

2 beds

0 baths

$1,800

Condo for rent

Available Jul 3

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Frequently asked questions for Waianae, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Waianae rental market.

How much is rent in Waianae?

The average rent in Waianae is $2,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waianae?

Average rent prices in Waianae have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Waianae rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waianae is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waianae?

To comfortably afford rent in Waianae, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waianae?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waianae average around $1,990/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,010/month. One-bedrooms rose 12.8% year over year, while two-bedrooms increased 5.1% from this time last year.

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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