1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Honolulu, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,660 and +52% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Honolulu
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Honolulu
Compare Honolulu's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,400 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,550 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,580 |
| 4 | Makawao | $1,730 |
| 5 | Waianae | $1,800 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $1,840 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 9 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu (this page) | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,810 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,460 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,460 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,320 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,180 |
| 7 | Honolulu (this page) | $2,122 |
| 8 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 10 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 13 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Honolulu.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Honolulu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua, HI | 7.4 mi | $2,810 | +$688 (+32%) |
| Aiea, HI | 7.6 mi | $1,950 | $-172 (-8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 9.6 mi | $2,180 | +$58 (+3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $2,120 | $-2 (0%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13 mi | $1,840 | $-282 (-13%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,460 | +$338 (+16%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.9 mi | $2,110 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 17.9 mi | $2,460 | +$338 (+16%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 20.3 mi | $2,320 | +$198 (+9%) |
| Waianae, HI | 25.8 mi | $1,800 | $-322 (-15%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 26.2 mi | $2,040 | $-82 (-4%) |
| Waialua, HI | 30.2 mi | $2,280 | +$158 (+7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Honolulu — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Honolulu?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Honolulu, Hawaii is $2,122 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,660.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Honolulu?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,880 ($7,073/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Honolulu expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Honolulu's 1-bedroom median of $2,122 is +52% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Honolulu rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Honolulu ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Honolulu?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Aiea ($1,950), Pearl City ($2,120), Waipahu ($1,840).