Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Wailuku, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Wailuku

$2,700/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wailuku is $2,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $760 more per month.

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wailuku

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Wailuku run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

15%

38%

1 bedroom

$2,100

16%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,700

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,800

14%

117%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

117%

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 by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,950
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wailuku, HI is 32% lower than the median rent in Hickam Housing, HI.

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Discover rentals in Wailuku, HI

523 Hiilei Pl - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Condo for rent in Wailuku

Studio

523 Hiilei Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

2289A W Vineyard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wailuku

House for rent

32 Kopi Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Wailuku

32 Kopi Lane, #10-101 - 1

32 Kopi Ln #1, Wailuku, HI 96793

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

House for rent

Available Aug 1

37 Kuhinia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wailuku

Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit in Waiehu

37 Kuhinia St, Wailuku, HI 96793

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

$2,800

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wailuku?

Average rent prices in Wailuku have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Wailuku rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wailuku is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wailuku average around $2,220/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,900/month.

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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