Studio Apartment Rent in Haleiwa, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Haleiwa, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $4,369 and +46% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Haleiwa
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 Haleiwa
Compare Haleiwa'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 | $1,800 |
| 8 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 9 | Haleiwa (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,880 |
| 14 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 15 | Aiea | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Haleiwa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Haleiwa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahiawa, HI | 6.2 mi | $2,140 | +$260 (+14%) |
| Waialua, HI | 10.3 mi | $2,100 | +$220 (+12%) |
| Mililani, HI | 12.3 mi | $1,940 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Waianae, HI | 13.4 mi | $1,660 | $-220 (-12%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 14.1 mi | $1,690 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 16 mi | $1,950 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 18 mi | $2,260 | +$380 (+20%) |
| Aiea, HI | 18.6 mi | $1,800 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 19.2 mi | $2,260 | +$380 (+20%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 19.4 mi | $2,000 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Kailua, HI | 25.4 mi | $2,580 | +$700 (+37%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 26.2 mi | $1,953 | +$73 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Haleiwa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Haleiwa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Haleiwa, Hawaii is $1,880 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $4,369.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Haleiwa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,200 ($6,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Haleiwa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Haleiwa's studio median of $1,880 is +46% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Haleiwa rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Haleiwa ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Haleiwa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waianae ($1,660), Waipahu ($1,690), Aiea ($1,800).