How much does it cost to rent in Kaneohe, HI?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Kaneohe, HI is $3,558. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Kaneohe cheaper than other Hawaii cities?

Kaneohe is one of the pricier cities in Hawaii, ranking #7 out of 21 cities tracked at $3,558/mo.

When was Kaneohe rent data last updated?

Kaneohe rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Kaneohe

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Pop. 37,355·7th most expensive in Hawaii·Kaneohe rents are up 22.9% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,558/mo

Year-over-Year

+22.9%

Month-over-Month

+3.2%

vs US Median

+$1,593

Rising (Monthly)

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Kaneohe · $3,558

More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

24/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% above what Kaneohe's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,558/mo

Expected by trend

$3,150/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Kaneohe's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,180

2 BR

$2,850

3 BR

$3,990

4 BR+

$4,790

Research median

$2,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$42,696/yr

At $3,558/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 22.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+22.9% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Kaneohe, HI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,355

Median income

$125,613

Median age

44.4

Renters

23.6%

Age distribution

17.9%

19.4%

23.1%

13.9%

25.7%

Under 1817.9%

18–3419.4%

35–5423.1%

55–6413.9%

65+25.7%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

15.2%

38%

35.3%

White15.2%

Black0.7%

Hispanic10.8%

Asian38%

Other35.3%

Education (25+)

28.8%

29.3%

37.1%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma28.8%

Some college29.3%

Bachelor's+37.1%

Housing tenure

76.4%

23.6%

Owner76.4%

Renter23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kaneohe, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,398 → $3,558

up 48.4%

Income

$118,770 → $125,613

up 5.8%

Population

34,509 → 37,355

up 8.2%

Renter share

25.9% → 23.6%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

36.6% → 37.1%

+0.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Kaneohe, HI has increased by $1,160 per month, settling near $3,558 after starting the period at $2,398. Median household income grew from $118,770 to $125,613 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 42.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,509 to 37,355 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.2% change. About 23.6% of households rent today, against 25.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Kaneohe, HI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Kaneohe on your salary?

At $3,558/mo, how Kaneohe rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $102,038/yr · Rent = 41.8% income

rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $72,446/yr · Rent = 58.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $83,452/yr · Rent = 51.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $149,159/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $190,588/yr · Rent = 22.4% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $67,835/yr · Rent = 62.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $61,247/yr · Rent = 69.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $75,492/yr · Rent = 56.6% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Kaneohe rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kaneohe. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Kaneohe

About renting in Kaneohe, HI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kaneohe is $3,558/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,850/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,990/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($125,613/yr), Kaneohe ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaneohe an affordable city for renters?

Kaneohe is considered moderate for renters. At $3,558/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($125,613/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kaneohe slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kaneohe?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $142,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,558/mo in Kaneohe. The local median household income is $125,613/yr, meaning the typical Kaneohe household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kaneohe?

Rent in Kaneohe has increased 22.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kaneohe rent compare to other cities in Hawaii?

Kaneohe is one of the pricier cities in Hawaii for rent, ranking #7 out of 21 tracked cities at $3,558/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kaneohe?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kaneohe ($3,558/mo): Pearl City ($2,599/mo), Honolulu ($2,660/mo), Aiea ($2,718/mo).

What percentage of Kaneohe residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.6% of Kaneohe households are renters, while 76.4% are owner-occupied. Kaneohe leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kaneohe rent compare to the national average?

Kaneohe's median rent of $3,558/mo is $1,593 (81%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Hawaii, it ranks #7 out of 21 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

34%

MODERATE

At $3,558/mo, rent takes ~34% of Kaneohe's median household income ($125,613/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kaneohe 34%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1.4–11%

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