Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Hawaii
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Hawaii is Hilo, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,950/month, 39% below the statewide median of about $3,200. The most expensive is Kihei at $3,550/month.
Across the 11 Hawaii cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,950 in Hilo to $3,550 in Kihei, 1.8 times as much. 5 of 11 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $3,200. The largest rental market, Honolulu (3,651 listings), has a median of $3,200, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Hawaii
Most expensive cities to rent in Hawaii
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Hawaii?
- As of October 17, 2026, Hilo has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Hawaii cities we rank, at $1,950/month. Next are Aiea ($2,675) and Mililani ($2,750).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Hawaii?
- As of October 17, 2026, Kihei has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Hawaii cities we rank, at $3,550/month, 11% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $3,200/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate