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Haleiwa

Pop. 4,948·8th most expensive in Hawaii·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,206/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-26.6%
vs US Median
+$1,244
Falling (Monthly)
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Haleiwa · $3,206
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,206/mo, rent takes about 39% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$128,000/yr
Local median income
$97,780/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Haleiwa's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,740
4 BR+
$4,480
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,670/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,206 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
$38,472/yr
At $3,206/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -26.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Haleiwa, HI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,948
Median income
$97,780
Median age
45
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
18%
18.4%
26.1%
13.8%
23.7%
Under 1818%
18–3418.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.8%
65+23.7%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
25.3%
26.7%
39.3%
White25.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian26.7%
Other39.3%
Education (25+)
36.5%
36.6%
21.3%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma36.5%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Haleiwa, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,600 → $97,780
up 17.0%
Population
4,651 → 4,948
up 6.4%
Renter share
40.1% → 40.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 21.3%
+0.0 pts
Median age
42.2 → 45
+2.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,600 in 2021 to $97,780 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 4,651 to 4,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change.

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By apartment size

Haleiwa rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Haleiwa, HI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Haleiwa is $3,206/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,740/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($97,780/yr), Haleiwa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Haleiwa an affordable city for renters?

Haleiwa is considered moderate for renters. At $3,206/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($97,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Haleiwa slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Haleiwa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $128,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,206/mo in Haleiwa. The local median household income is $97,780/yr, meaning the typical Haleiwa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Haleiwa?

Rent in Haleiwa has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Haleiwa rent compare to other cities in Hawaii?

Haleiwa is middle-of-the-pack for Hawaii for rent, ranking #8 out of 21 tracked cities at $3,206/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Haleiwa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Haleiwa ($3,206/mo): Waianae ($2,339/mo), Wahiawa ($2,440/mo), Waialua ($2,893/mo).

What percentage of Haleiwa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of Haleiwa households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. Haleiwa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Haleiwa rent compare to the national average?

Haleiwa's median rent of $3,206/mo is $1,244 (63%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Hawaii, it ranks #8 out of 21 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,206/mo, rent takes ~39% of Haleiwa's median household income ($97,780/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Haleiwa 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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