1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kailua, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kailua, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $4,006 and +101% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kailua
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 Kailua
Compare Kailua's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua (this page) | $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 | $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 Kailua.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kailua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe, HI | 6 mi | $2,180 | $-630 (-22%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 7.4 mi | $2,122 | $-688 (-24%) |
| Aiea, HI | 8.8 mi | $1,950 | $-860 (-31%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 12.4 mi | $2,120 | $-690 (-25%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,110 | $-700 (-25%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 15 mi | $1,840 | $-970 (-35%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 18.6 mi | $2,460 | $-350 (-12%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 19.2 mi | $2,320 | $-490 (-17%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 22.5 mi | $2,460 | $-350 (-12%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 25.4 mi | $2,040 | $-770 (-27%) |
| Waianae, HI | 28.7 mi | $1,800 | $-1,010 (-36%) |
| Waialua, HI | 31.7 mi | $2,280 | $-530 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kailua — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kailua?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kailua, Hawaii is $2,810 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $4,006.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kailua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $112,400 ($9,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kailua expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kailua's 1-bedroom median of $2,810 is +101% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kailua rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Kailua ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kailua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kaneohe ($2,180), Honolulu ($2,122), Aiea ($1,950).