How much does it cost to rent in Aiea, HI?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Aiea, HI is $2,758. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Aiea cheaper than other Hawaii cities?

Aiea is among the more affordable cities in Hawaii, ranking #15 out of 21 cities at $2,758/mo.

When was Aiea rent data last updated?

Aiea rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Aiea, HI?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Aiea, HI at $2,560 per month, which is 7% below the $2,758 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 9,087·15th most expensive in Hawaii·Aiea rents are up 16.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,758/mo

Year-over-Year

+16.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.5%

vs US Median

+$796

Rising (Monthly)

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Aiea · $2,758

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

25/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% above what Aiea's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,758/mo

Expected by trend

$2,450/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Aiea's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

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

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,560/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,758 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$33,096/yr

At $2,758/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 16.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+16.6% YoY, +1.5% 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

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 → $2,758

up 40.8%

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 $2,758, reflecting a 40.8% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Aiea on your salary?

At $2,758/mo, how Aiea rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $102,038/yr · Rent = 32.4% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $72,446/yr · Rent = 45.7% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $83,452/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $149,159/yr · Rent = 22.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $190,588/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $67,835/yr · Rent = 48.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $61,247/yr · Rent = 54% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $75,492/yr · Rent = 43.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Aiea rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Aiea. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Aiea, HI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Aiea is $2,758/mo as of August 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 24% of local median household income ($140,308/yr), Aiea ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aiea an affordable city for renters?

Aiea is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,758/mo, rent takes approximately 24% 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 $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,758/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 16.6% over the past year as of August 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 $2,758/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aiea?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Aiea ($2,758/mo): Pearl City ($2,591/mo), Honolulu ($2,678/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.