1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kapolei, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kapolei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $3,420 and +76% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kapolei
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 Kapolei
Compare Kapolei'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 (this page) | $2,460 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,460 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,320 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $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 Kapolei.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kapolei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewa Beach, HI | 4.3 mi | $2,460 | — |
| Waipahu, HI | 8.9 mi | $1,840 | $-620 (-25%) |
| Waianae, HI | 9.3 mi | $1,800 | $-660 (-27%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.7 mi | $2,120 | $-340 (-14%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,110 | $-350 (-14%) |
| Aiea, HI | 13.9 mi | $1,950 | $-510 (-21%) |
| Waialua, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,280 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,320 | $-140 (-6%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 17.9 mi | $2,122 | $-338 (-14%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 18 mi | $2,040 | $-420 (-17%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,180 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Kailua, HI | 22.5 mi | $2,810 | +$350 (+14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kapolei — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kapolei?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kapolei, Hawaii is $2,460 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $3,420.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kapolei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,400 ($8,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kapolei expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kapolei's 1-bedroom median of $2,460 is +76% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kapolei rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Kapolei ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kapolei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Waipahu ($1,840), Waianae ($1,800), Pearl City ($2,120).