Studio Apartment Rent in Haiku, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Haiku, Hawaii as of June 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $3,525 and +69% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Haiku
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 Haiku
Compare Haiku'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 | $2,260 |
| 4 | Haiku (this page) | $2,180 |
| 5 | Wahiawa | $2,140 |
| 6 | Waialua | $2,100 |
| 7 | Waikoloa | $2,010 |
| 8 | Kihei | $2,010 |
| 9 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 10 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 11 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 12 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 13 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 14 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Haiku.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Haiku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao, HI | 5.3 mi | $1,720 | $-460 (-21%) |
| Kihei, HI | 17.7 mi | $2,010 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 21.4 mi | $1,570 | $-610 (-28%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 27.1 mi | $1,910 | $-270 (-12%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 73.6 mi | $2,010 | $-170 (-8%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 78.4 mi | $1,850 | $-330 (-15%) |
| Hilo, HI | 107 mi | $1,520 | $-660 (-30%) |
| Kailua, HI | 112.3 mi | $2,580 | +$400 (+18%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 115.1 mi | $1,953 | $-227 (-10%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 117.9 mi | $2,000 | $-180 (-8%) |
| Keaau, HI | 120.3 mi | $1,320 | $-860 (-39%) |
| Aiea, HI | 120.8 mi | $1,800 | $-380 (-17%) |
Studio rent in Haiku — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Haiku?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Haiku, Hawaii is $2,180 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $3,525.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Haiku?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Haiku expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Haiku's studio median of $2,180 is +69% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Haiku rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 22 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Haiku ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Haiku?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Makawao ($1,720), Kihei ($2,010), Wailuku ($1,570).