Studio Apartment Rent in Ewa Beach, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ewa Beach, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $3,572 and +75% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ewa Beach
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 Ewa Beach
Compare Ewa Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,580 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,260 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach (this page) | $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 | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ewa Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ewa Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapolei, HI | 4.3 mi | $2,260 | — |
| Waipahu, HI | 6.9 mi | $1,690 | $-570 (-25%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 7.7 mi | $1,950 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Aiea, HI | 10.4 mi | $1,800 | $-460 (-20%) |
| Mililani, HI | 11.4 mi | $1,940 | $-320 (-14%) |
| Waianae, HI | 13.1 mi | $1,660 | $-600 (-27%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 13.6 mi | $1,953 | $-307 (-14%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 15.4 mi | $2,140 | $-120 (-5%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 15.5 mi | $2,000 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Kailua, HI | 18.6 mi | $2,580 | +$320 (+14%) |
| Waialua, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,100 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 19.2 mi | $1,880 | $-380 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Ewa Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ewa Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ewa Beach, Hawaii is $2,260 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $3,572.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ewa Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ewa Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ewa Beach's studio median of $2,260 is +75% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ewa Beach rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Ewa Beach ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ewa Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waipahu ($1,690), Pearl City ($1,950), Aiea ($1,800).