Studio Apartment Rent in Honolulu, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,660 and +51% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Honolulu
Compare Honolulu'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 | $1,880 |
| 10 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,953 |
| 10 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 13 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 14 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 15 | Aiea | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Honolulu.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Honolulu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua, HI | 7.4 mi | $2,580 | +$627 (+32%) |
| Aiea, HI | 7.6 mi | $1,800 | $-153 (-8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 9.6 mi | $2,000 | +$47 (+2%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $1,950 | $-3 (0%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13 mi | $1,690 | $-263 (-13%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,260 | +$307 (+16%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.9 mi | $1,940 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 17.9 mi | $2,260 | +$307 (+16%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 20.3 mi | $2,140 | +$187 (+10%) |
| Waianae, HI | 25.8 mi | $1,660 | $-293 (-15%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 26.2 mi | $1,880 | $-73 (-4%) |
| Waialua, HI | 30.2 mi | $2,100 | +$147 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Honolulu — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Honolulu?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Honolulu, Hawaii is $1,953 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,660.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Honolulu?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,120 ($6,510/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Honolulu expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Honolulu's studio median of $1,953 is +51% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Honolulu rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Honolulu ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Honolulu?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aiea ($1,800), Pearl City ($1,950), Waipahu ($1,690).