Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Waianae, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Waianae, HI rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $129 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,500/month in December 2025.

  • Waianae runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above the national average in rental cost despite a small total rental inventory of 55 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Waianae, HI, studios rent for $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,760/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,395/month. This range reflects the variety of rental options available by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Waianae

$2,100/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waianae is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waianae

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waianae rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,697, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Waianae run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

4%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,700

6%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,760

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$3,200

5%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,395

7%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,760

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waianae, HI is 24% 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

85-125 Ala Hema St #E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Waianae

1 Private Bedroom in a Shared Townhouse - $1,250

85-125 Ala Hema St #E, Waianae, HI 96792

4 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available Sep 19

87-154 Kakalena St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waianae

2 Bedroom/1 Bath House in Maili

87-154 Kakalena St #A, Waianae, HI 96792

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

86-047 Alta St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Waianae

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath with OCEAN VIEW

86-047 Alta St, Waianae, HI 96792

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,100 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waianae?

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

How does Waianae rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waianae is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Waianae, with rents running about 11% lower than December's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April and August see higher competition with more renters competing for available 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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