Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Wailuku, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Wailuku

$2,925/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wailuku is $2,925 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $975 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wailuku

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 14% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,272, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wailuku run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$2,100

15%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,800

8%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,700

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,300

3%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

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$2,925
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,150
increased by113%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wailuku, HI is 30% lower than the median rent in Hickam Housing, HI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Wailuku

House for rent

1063 1063 Lower Main 402 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wailuku

Condo for rent

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

37 Kuhinia St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Wailuku

Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit in Waiehu

37 Kuhinia St, Wailuku, HI 96793

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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 $2,925 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wailuku?

Average rent prices in Wailuku have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Wailuku rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wailuku is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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 $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Wailuku's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced rent declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms seeing a steeper decrease of 15.8% compared to two-bedrooms at 4.9%.

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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