Studio Apartment Rent in Aiea, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aiea, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,718 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aiea
Compare Aiea's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,320 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,520 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,570 |
| 4 | Waianae | $1,660 |
| 5 | Waipahu | $1,690 |
| 6 | Makawao | $1,720 |
| 7 | Aiea (this page) | $1,800 |
| 8 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 9 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 10 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 14 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,580 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,260 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,260 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,140 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Waikoloa | $2,010 |
| 7 | Kihei | $2,010 |
| 8 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 9 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 10 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 13 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 14 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 15 | Aiea (this page) | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Aiea.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Aiea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City, HI | 3.7 mi | $1,950 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 5.2 mi | $2,000 | +$200 (+11%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 6.3 mi | $1,690 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Mililani, HI | 6.4 mi | $1,940 | +$140 (+8%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 7.6 mi | $1,953 | +$153 (+9%) |
| Kailua, HI | 8.8 mi | $2,580 | +$780 (+43%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 10.4 mi | $2,260 | +$460 (+26%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 12.7 mi | $2,140 | +$340 (+19%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 13.9 mi | $2,260 | +$460 (+26%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 18.6 mi | $1,880 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Waianae, HI | 19.9 mi | $1,660 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Waialua, HI | 23.4 mi | $2,100 | +$300 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Aiea — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aiea?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aiea, Hawaii is $1,800 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,718.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Aiea?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,000 ($6,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aiea expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Aiea's studio median of $1,800 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aiea rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Aiea ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aiea?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waipahu ($1,690), Waianae ($1,660).