1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kaneohe, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kaneohe, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $3,558 and +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kaneohe
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 Kaneohe
Compare Kaneohe'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 | $2,810 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,460 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,460 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,320 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe (this page) | $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 Kaneohe.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kaneohe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiea, HI | 5.2 mi | $1,950 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Kailua, HI | 6 mi | $2,810 | +$630 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 7.9 mi | $2,110 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 8.1 mi | $2,120 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 9.6 mi | $2,122 | $-58 (-3%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 10.4 mi | $1,840 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,320 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 15.5 mi | $2,460 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,460 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 19.4 mi | $2,040 | $-140 (-6%) |
| Waianae, HI | 23.7 mi | $1,800 | $-380 (-17%) |
| Waialua, HI | 26.1 mi | $2,280 | +$100 (+5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kaneohe — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kaneohe?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kaneohe, Hawaii is $2,180 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $3,558.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kaneohe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaneohe expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kaneohe's 1-bedroom median of $2,180 is +56% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kaneohe rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Kaneohe ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kaneohe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Aiea ($1,950), Mililani ($2,110), Pearl City ($2,120).