2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kailua, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kailua, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $4,006 and +122% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua (this page) | $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 | $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 Kailua.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kailua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe, HI | 6 mi | $2,850 | $-830 (-23%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 7.4 mi | $2,780 | $-900 (-24%) |
| Aiea, HI | 8.8 mi | $2,560 | $-1,120 (-30%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 12.4 mi | $2,780 | $-900 (-24%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,760 | $-920 (-25%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 15 mi | $2,410 | $-1,270 (-35%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 18.6 mi | $3,220 | $-460 (-12%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 19.2 mi | $3,040 | $-640 (-17%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 22.5 mi | $3,220 | $-460 (-12%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 25.4 mi | $2,670 | $-1,010 (-27%) |
| Waianae, HI | 28.7 mi | $2,360 | $-1,320 (-36%) |
| Waialua, HI | 31.7 mi | $2,990 | $-690 (-19%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kailua — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kailua?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kailua, Hawaii is $3,680 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $4,006.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kailua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $147,200 ($12,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $70.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kailua expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kailua's 2-bedroom median of $3,680 is +122% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kailua rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Kailua ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kailua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Kaneohe ($2,850), Honolulu ($2,780), Aiea ($2,560).