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Aiea

Pop. 9,087·15th most expensive in Hawaii·Aiea rents are up 17.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,718/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$753
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Aiea · $2,718
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
27/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 12% above what Aiea's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,718/mo
Expected by trend
$2,435/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,590
4 BR+
$4,300
Research median
$2,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,616/yr
At $2,718/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 17.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.1% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aiea, HI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,087
Median income
$140,308
Median age
45
Renters
25%
Age distribution
15.3%
24.5%
20.5%
14.4%
25.4%
Under 1815.3%
18–3424.5%
35–5420.5%
55–6414.4%
65+25.4%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
13.3%
55.5%
21.9%
White13.3%
Black1.8%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian55.5%
Other21.9%
Education (25+)
23.6%
30.6%
40%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+40%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Aiea, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,959 → $2,718
up 38.7%
Income
$114,359 → $140,308
up 22.7%
Population
9,527 → 9,087
down 4.6%
Renter share
21.7% → 25%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 40%
+3.7 pts
Median age
40.9 → 45
+4.1 yrs

The median rent in Aiea, HI stood at $1,959 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,718, reflecting a 38.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $140,308 today, compared with $114,359 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 9,527 residents to roughly 9,087. Renters now make up 25% of households, compared with 21.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40% of adults here, versus 36.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Aiea rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Aiea, HI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Aiea is $2,718/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,560/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($140,308/yr), Aiea ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aiea an affordable city for renters?

Aiea is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,718/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($140,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Aiea falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Aiea?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,718/mo in Aiea. The local median household income is $140,308/yr, meaning the typical Aiea household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Aiea?

Rent in Aiea has increased 17.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Aiea rent compare to other cities in Hawaii?

Aiea is one of the more affordable cities in Hawaii for rent, ranking #15 out of 21 tracked cities at $2,718/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aiea?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Aiea ($2,718/mo): Pearl City ($2,599/mo), Honolulu ($2,660/mo).

What percentage of Aiea residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of Aiea households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. Aiea leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Aiea rent compare to the national average?

Aiea's median rent of $2,718/mo is $753 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Hawaii, it ranks #15 out of 21 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,718/mo, rent takes ~23% of Aiea's median household income ($140,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aiea 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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