2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Honolulu, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,660 and +68% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,810 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,000 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $2,070 |
| 4 | Makawao | $2,270 |
| 5 | Waianae | $2,360 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $2,410 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 9 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,650 |
| 11 | Waikoloa | $2,650 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 14 | Honolulu (this page) | $2,780 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $3,220 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $3,220 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $3,040 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,990 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,850 |
| 7 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
| 8 | Honolulu (this page) | $2,780 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 10 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 11 | Waikoloa | $2,650 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,650 |
| 13 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Honolulu.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Honolulu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua, HI | 7.4 mi | $3,680 | +$900 (+32%) |
| Aiea, HI | 7.6 mi | $2,560 | $-220 (-8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 9.6 mi | $2,850 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $2,780 | — |
| Waipahu, HI | 13 mi | $2,410 | $-370 (-13%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.6 mi | $3,220 | +$440 (+16%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.9 mi | $2,760 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 17.9 mi | $3,220 | +$440 (+16%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 20.3 mi | $3,040 | +$260 (+9%) |
| Waianae, HI | 25.8 mi | $2,360 | $-420 (-15%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 26.2 mi | $2,670 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Waialua, HI | 30.2 mi | $2,990 | +$210 (+8%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Honolulu — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Honolulu?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Honolulu, Hawaii is $2,780 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,660.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Honolulu?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,200 ($9,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Honolulu expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Honolulu's 2-bedroom median of $2,780 is +68% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Honolulu rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Honolulu ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Honolulu?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Aiea ($2,560), Waipahu ($2,410), Mililani ($2,760).