Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Wailuku, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Wailuku

$2,700/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wailuku is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wailuku

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wailuku 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 Wailuku, HI

Average rent prices in Wailuku have increased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Wailuku, HI

Rent prices in Wailuku vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wailuku is $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wailuku run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

1%

42%

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

42%

2 bedroom

$3,000

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,775

10%

11%

4 bedroom

$19,500

3%

231%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$19,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

231%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wailuku and Hickam Housing by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wailuku

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,695
increased by94%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wailuku, HI is 27% lower than the median rent in Hickam Housing, HI.

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Discover rentals in Wailuku, HI

261 Naniloa Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

261 Naniloa Drive

261 Naniloa Dr, Wailuku, HI 96793

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

18A Papaiaulu Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wailuku

731 Makiki St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wailuku

731 Makiki Street - 2

731 Makiki St #2, Wailuku, HI 96793

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

895 Lekeona Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

895 Lekeona Loop

895 Lekeona Loop, Wailuku, HI 96793

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Wailuku, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Wailuku rental market.

How much is rent in Wailuku?

The average rent in Wailuku is $2,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wailuku?

Average rent prices in Wailuku have increased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Wailuku rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wailuku is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wailuku?

To comfortably afford rent in Wailuku, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February typically offers the lowest rents in Wailuku, with approximately a 14% difference between peak summer pricing in July and off-peak winter months.

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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