2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kapolei, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kapolei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $3,420 and +95% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei (this page) | $3,220 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $3,220 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $3,040 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,990 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $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 Kapolei.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kapolei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewa Beach, HI | 4.3 mi | $3,220 | — |
| Waipahu, HI | 8.9 mi | $2,410 | $-810 (-25%) |
| Waianae, HI | 9.3 mi | $2,360 | $-860 (-27%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.7 mi | $2,780 | $-440 (-14%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,760 | $-460 (-14%) |
| Aiea, HI | 13.9 mi | $2,560 | $-660 (-20%) |
| Waialua, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,990 | $-230 (-7%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 15.6 mi | $3,040 | $-180 (-6%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 17.9 mi | $2,780 | $-440 (-14%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 18 mi | $2,670 | $-550 (-17%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,850 | $-370 (-11%) |
| Kailua, HI | 22.5 mi | $3,680 | +$460 (+14%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kapolei — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kapolei?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kapolei, Hawaii is $3,220 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $3,420.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kapolei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $128,800 ($10,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $61.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kapolei expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kapolei's 2-bedroom median of $3,220 is +95% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kapolei rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Kapolei ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kapolei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Waipahu ($2,410), Waianae ($2,360), Pearl City ($2,780).