Studio Apartment Rent in Kailua, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kailua, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $4,006 and +100% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kailua
Compare Kailua's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua (this page) | $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 | $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 Kailua.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kailua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe, HI | 6 mi | $2,000 | $-580 (-22%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 7.4 mi | $1,953 | $-627 (-24%) |
| Aiea, HI | 8.8 mi | $1,800 | $-780 (-30%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 12.4 mi | $1,950 | $-630 (-24%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.6 mi | $1,940 | $-640 (-25%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 15 mi | $1,690 | $-890 (-34%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 18.6 mi | $2,260 | $-320 (-12%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 19.2 mi | $2,140 | $-440 (-17%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 22.5 mi | $2,260 | $-320 (-12%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 25.4 mi | $1,880 | $-700 (-27%) |
| Waianae, HI | 28.7 mi | $1,660 | $-920 (-36%) |
| Waialua, HI | 31.7 mi | $2,100 | $-480 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Kailua — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kailua?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kailua, Hawaii is $2,580 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $4,006.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kailua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $103,200 ($8,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kailua expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kailua's studio median of $2,580 is +100% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kailua rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Kailua ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kailua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kaneohe ($2,000), Honolulu ($1,953), Aiea ($1,800).