2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kaneohe, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kaneohe, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $3,558 and +72% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $3,220 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $3,220 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $3,040 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,990 |
| 6 | Kaneohe (this page) | $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 Kaneohe.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kaneohe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiea, HI | 5.2 mi | $2,560 | $-290 (-10%) |
| Kailua, HI | 6 mi | $3,680 | +$830 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 7.9 mi | $2,760 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 8.1 mi | $2,780 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 9.6 mi | $2,780 | $-70 (-2%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 10.4 mi | $2,410 | $-440 (-15%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 13.2 mi | $3,040 | +$190 (+7%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 15.5 mi | $3,220 | +$370 (+13%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 18.8 mi | $3,220 | +$370 (+13%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 19.4 mi | $2,670 | $-180 (-6%) |
| Waianae, HI | 23.7 mi | $2,360 | $-490 (-17%) |
| Waialua, HI | 26.1 mi | $2,990 | +$140 (+5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kaneohe — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kaneohe?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kaneohe, Hawaii is $2,850 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $3,558.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kaneohe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $114,000 ($9,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $54.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaneohe expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kaneohe's 2-bedroom median of $2,850 is +72% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kaneohe rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Kaneohe ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kaneohe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Aiea ($2,560), Mililani ($2,760), Pearl City ($2,780).