What is the average apartment size in Waipahu?

The average size for a Waipahu, HI apartment is 813 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 Waipahu?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Waipahu is $2,627 per month, a 0.95% decrease from last year’s average of $2,652.

What is the average apartment size in Waipahu?

The typical apartment in Waipahu offers about 813 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Waipahu, HI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Waipahu ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Waipahu?

In Waipahu, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Waipahu is $2,627, a 0.95% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,652.

Two-beedroom units at $2,602 offer 812 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (972 sq ft) for $2,998, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Waipahu, HI

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,627	813 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$2,602	812 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,998	972 sq. ft.

Waipahu, HI rent trends

Rental prices in Waipahu, HI have decreased by 0.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,652 to $2,627.

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

The largest share of rentals in Waipahu, HI (64%) 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 Waipahu, HI?

3,638 or 41% of the households in Waipahu, HI are renter-occupied while 5,342 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Waipahu Compares to Other Cities

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

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 Waipahu 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.