What is the average apartment size in Honolulu?

The average size for a Honolulu, HI apartment is 543 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Honolulu?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Honolulu is $2,173 per month, a 9.18% increase from last years average of $1,990.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Honolulu?

In Honolulu, studios rent for $1,840 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,276 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,772 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Honolulu?

The typical apartment in Honolulu offers about 543 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Honolulu?

Studio apartments in Honolulu average 363 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 581 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 790 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Honolulu?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Honolulu include Pawaa ($1,314/month), Chinatown ($1,484/month), and Makiki ($1,574/month), all below the citywide average of $2,173.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Honolulu?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Honolulu are Moiliili ($1,674/month), Palama ($2,515/month), and Waikiki ($3,122/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Honolulu, HI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Honolulu?

The typical rent budget in Honolulu ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 23% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Honolulu?

In Honolulu, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Honolulu is $2,173, a 9.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,990.

Studio Apartments at $1,840 offer the most budget-friendly option with 363 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 581 square feet for $2,276, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,772 offer 790 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Honolulu, HI

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,173	543 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,840	363 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,276	581 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,772	790 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Honolulu, HI rent trends

Rental prices in Honolulu, HI have increased by 9.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,990 to $2,173.

What's the typical rent budget in Honolulu, HI?

The largest share of rentals in Honolulu, HI (23%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Honolulu, HI?

68,160 or 48% of the households in Honolulu, HI are renter-occupied while 73,681 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Honolulu?

Pawaa $1,314/month

Chinatown $1,484/month

Makiki $1,574/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,173/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Honolulu?

Moiliili $1,674/month

Palama $2,515/month

Waikiki $3,122/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Honolulu, HI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Waikiki	$3,122
Palama	$2,515
Moiliili	$1,674
Makiki	$1,574
Chinatown	$1,484
Pawaa	$1,314

Honolulu | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Chinatown is 6% lower than in Makiki

$1,484

Chinatown rent is 32% lower than Honolulu average

Average Rent $1,484

$1,574

Makiki rent is 28% lower than Honolulu average

Average Rent $1,574

How Honolulu Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Honolulu	$2,173
Oahu	$2,762
Waipahu	$2,651

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Honolulu apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.