What is the average apartment size in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI?

The average size for a Waikiki, Honolulu, HI apartment is 585 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 Waikiki?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Waikiki is $3,039 per month, a 0.47% increase from last year’s average of $3,025.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Waikiki?

In Waikiki, studios rent for $2,060 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,021 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Waikiki?

The typical apartment in Waikiki offers about 585 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Waikiki?

Studio apartments in Waikiki average 396 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 595 sq. ft.

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Waikiki ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Waikiki?

In Waikiki, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Waikiki is $3,039, a 0.47% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,025.

Studio Apartments at $2,060 offer the most budget-friendly option with 396 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 595 square feet for $3,021, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,039	585 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,060	396 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,021	595 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI rent trends

Rental prices in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI have increased by 0.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,025 to $3,039.

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

The largest share of rentals in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI (54%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI?

8,309 or 55% of the households in Waikiki, Honolulu, HI are renter-occupied while 6,691 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Waikiki?

Pawaa $1,242/month

Chinatown $1,415/month

Moiliili $1,823/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,037/month.

Average Rent in Honolulu, HI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Waikiki	$3,039
Moiliili	$1,823
Chinatown	$1,415
Pawaa	$1,242

Honolulu | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Waikiki is 115% higher than in Chinatown

$3,039

Waikiki rent is the same as Honolulu average

Average Rent $3,039

$1,415

Chinatown rent is 53% lower than Honolulu average

Average Rent $1,415

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 Waikiki 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.