1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aiea, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Aiea, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,718 and +40% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Aiea
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aiea
Compare Aiea's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,400 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,550 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,580 |
| 4 | Makawao | $1,730 |
| 5 | Waianae | $1,800 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $1,840 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 9 | Aiea (this page) | $1,950 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,810 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,460 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,460 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,320 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,180 |
| 7 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
| 8 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 10 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 13 | Aiea (this page) | $1,950 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Aiea.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Aiea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City, HI | 3.7 mi | $2,120 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 5.2 mi | $2,180 | +$230 (+12%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 6.3 mi | $1,840 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Mililani, HI | 6.4 mi | $2,110 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 7.6 mi | $2,122 | +$172 (+9%) |
| Kailua, HI | 8.8 mi | $2,810 | +$860 (+44%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 10.4 mi | $2,460 | +$510 (+26%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 12.7 mi | $2,320 | +$370 (+19%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 13.9 mi | $2,460 | +$510 (+26%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 18.6 mi | $2,040 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Waianae, HI | 19.9 mi | $1,800 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Waialua, HI | 23.4 mi | $2,280 | +$330 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Aiea — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aiea?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Aiea, Hawaii is $1,950 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,718.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Aiea?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,000 ($6,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aiea expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aiea's 1-bedroom median of $1,950 is +40% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aiea rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Aiea ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Aiea?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Waipahu ($1,840), Waianae ($1,800).