What is the average apartment size in Oahu?

The average size for a Oahu, HI apartment is 811 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 Oahu?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Oahu is $2,598 per month, a 1.13% increase from last year’s average of $2,569.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Oahu?

In Oahu, studios rent for $1,839 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,293 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,646 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,222 per month

What is the average apartment size in Oahu?

The typical apartment in Oahu offers about 811 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Oahu?

Studio apartments in Oahu average 366 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 580 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 842 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,222 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Oahu?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oahu include Pawaa ($1,242/month), Chinatown ($1,415/month), and Moiliili ($1,823/month), all below the citywide average of $2,598.

Oahu, HI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Oahu ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oahu?

In Oahu, 40% of households rent while 60% 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 Oahu is $2,598, a 1.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,569.

Studio Apartments at $1,839 offer the most budget-friendly option with 366 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 580 square feet for $2,293, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,646 offer 842 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,222 sq ft) for $3,222, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Oahu, HI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,598	811 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,839	366 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,293	580 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,646	842 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,222	1,222 sq. ft.

Oahu, HI rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Oahu, HI (40%) 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 Oahu, HI?

121,642 or 40% of the households in Oahu, HI are renter-occupied while 179,078 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Oahu?

Pawaa $1,242/month

Chinatown $1,415/month

Moiliili $1,823/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,598/month.

Average Rent in Oahu, HI By Neighborhood

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

Oahu | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Chinatown is 22% lower than in Moiliili

$1,415

Chinatown rent is 46% lower than Oahu average

Average Rent $1,415

$1,823

Moiliili rent is 30% lower than Oahu average

Average Rent $1,823

How Oahu Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oahu	$2,598
Honolulu	$2,037
Kapolei	$3,041
Ewa Beach	$3,380
Waipahu	$2,627

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 Oahu 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.