3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Honolulu, HI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +46% higher than the citywide median of $2,660 and +83% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $2,330 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,610 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $2,780 |
| 4 | Makawao | $3,050 |
| 5 | Kailua Kona | $3,180 |
| 6 | Waianae | $3,310 |
| 7 | Waipahu | $3,380 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $3,390 |
| 9 | Waikoloa | $3,450 |
| 10 | Kihei | $3,560 |
| 11 | Aiea | $3,590 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $3,740 |
| 13 | Mililani | $3,870 |
| 14 | Honolulu (this page) | $3,896 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $3,900 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Honolulu.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Honolulu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua, HI | 7.4 mi | $5,160 | +$1,264 (+32%) |
| Aiea, HI | 7.6 mi | $3,590 | $-306 (-8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 9.6 mi | $3,990 | +$94 (+2%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $3,900 | +$4 (0%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13 mi | $3,380 | $-516 (-13%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.6 mi | $4,510 | +$614 (+16%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.9 mi | $3,870 | $-26 (-1%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 17.9 mi | $4,510 | +$614 (+16%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 20.3 mi | $4,260 | +$364 (+9%) |
| Waianae, HI | 25.8 mi | $3,310 | $-586 (-15%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 26.2 mi | $3,740 | $-156 (-4%) |
| Waialua, HI | 30.2 mi | $4,190 | +$294 (+8%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Honolulu — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Honolulu?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Honolulu, Hawaii is $3,896 per month. This is +46% higher than the citywide median of $2,660.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Honolulu?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $155,840 ($12,987/month gross), which works out to roughly $74.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Honolulu expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Honolulu's 3-bedroom median of $3,896 is +83% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Honolulu rank for 3-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 3-bedroom data, Honolulu ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Honolulu?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Aiea ($3,590), Waipahu ($3,380), Mililani ($3,870).