Highest Rent in Hawaii

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Highest Rent — Hawaii

1 Hickam Housing $3,501

2 Iroquois Point $3,423

3 Kaneohe Base $3,399

4 Ocean Pointe $3,347

5 East Honolulu $3,249

6 Schofield Barracks $3,192

7 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) $3,068

8 Aiea $2,884

9 Royal Kunia $2,806

10 Waikele $2,739

11 West Loch Estate $2,685

12 Ahuimanu $2,621

13 Ewa Beach $2,554

14 Ewa Gentry $2,517

15 Kapolei $2,507

16 Wailea $2,485

17 Maili $2,442

18 Heeia $2,398

19 Mililani Mauka $2,389

20 Laie $2,375

21 Kahaluu $2,368

22 Kaneohe $2,356

23 Haiku-Pauwela $2,341

24 Pearl City $2,338

25 Mililani Town $2,303

26 Waikoloa Village $2,259

27 Waipio $2,248

28 Waihee-Waiehu $2,224

29 Kula $2,208

30 Makakilo $2,202

31 Napili-Honokowai $2,116

32 Wailua Homesteads $2,052

33 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) $2,039

34 Kihei $2,021

35 Kahaluu-Keauhou $2,005

36 Kapaa $1,997

37 Lihue $1,989

38 Lahaina $1,988

39 Waipio Acres $1,958

40 East Kapolei $1,947

41 Waimalu $1,892

42 Makaha $1,871

43 Pukalani $1,816

44 Waimanalo $1,786

45 Urban Honolulu $1,783

46 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) $1,747

47 Wailuku $1,747

48 Makawao $1,699

49 Nanakuli $1,671

50 Halawa $1,619

51 Waipahu $1,585

52 Kahului $1,473

53 Wahiawa $1,443

54 Hilo $1,347

55 Kaiminani $1,338

56 Waianae $1,307

57 Hawaiian Paradise Park $1,253

58 Ewa Villages $1,175

Cities with the highest rents in Hawaii reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Hickam Housing leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Hickam Housing pay $3,501/month — that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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