Studio Apartment Rent in Kaneohe, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kaneohe, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $3,558 and +55% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kaneohe
Compare Kaneohe's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,320 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,520 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,570 |
| 4 | Waianae | $1,660 |
| 5 | Waipahu | $1,690 |
| 6 | Makawao | $1,720 |
| 7 | Aiea | $1,800 |
| 8 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 9 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 10 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 14 | Kaneohe (this page) | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $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 (this page) | $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 Kaneohe.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kaneohe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiea, HI | 5.2 mi | $1,800 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Kailua, HI | 6 mi | $2,580 | +$580 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 7.9 mi | $1,940 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 8.1 mi | $1,950 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 9.6 mi | $1,953 | $-47 (-2%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 10.4 mi | $1,690 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,140 | +$140 (+7%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 15.5 mi | $2,260 | +$260 (+13%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,260 | +$260 (+13%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 19.4 mi | $1,880 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Waianae, HI | 23.7 mi | $1,660 | $-340 (-17%) |
| Waialua, HI | 26.1 mi | $2,100 | +$100 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Kaneohe — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kaneohe?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kaneohe, Hawaii is $2,000 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $3,558.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kaneohe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,000 ($6,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaneohe expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kaneohe's studio median of $2,000 is +55% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kaneohe rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Kaneohe ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kaneohe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aiea ($1,800), Mililani ($1,940), Pearl City ($1,950).