Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Waianae, HI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Waianae rent stands today

    Rent in Waianae, HI is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Month to month, rent slipped 4.5%, reflecting a recent softening in the market.

  • Waianae runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with a total of 74 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Waianae rent for about $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units reach $3,200/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,650/month for 4+ bedrooms.

Median rent

Median rent in Waianae

$2,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Waianae is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waianae

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waianae 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 Waianae, HI

Average rent prices in Waianae have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Waianae run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

5%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,800

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,650

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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$2,200
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

$1,185

Condo for rent

Available Jun 8

85-136 Ala Walua St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waianae

1 Private Bedroom in a Shared Townhouse - $1,200/mo

85-136 Ala Walua St #E, Waianae, HI 96792

4 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available May 9

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waianae

2 beds

0 baths

$1,595

House for rent

Available Apr 24

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waianae

2 beds

0 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 22

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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 $2,200 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waianae?

Average rent prices in Waianae have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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?

Waianae's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms experiencing the largest jump at 16.6% and two-bedrooms rising 7%.

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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