Studio Apartment Rent in Kapolei, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kapolei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $3,420 and +75% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kapolei
Compare Kapolei's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,580 |
| 2 | Kapolei (this page) | $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 | $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 Kapolei.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kapolei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewa Beach, HI | 4.3 mi | $2,260 | — |
| Waipahu, HI | 8.9 mi | $1,690 | $-570 (-25%) |
| Waianae, HI | 9.3 mi | $1,660 | $-600 (-27%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.7 mi | $1,950 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Mililani, HI | 13.2 mi | $1,940 | $-320 (-14%) |
| Aiea, HI | 13.9 mi | $1,800 | $-460 (-20%) |
| Waialua, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,100 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,140 | $-120 (-5%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 17.9 mi | $1,953 | $-307 (-14%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 18 mi | $1,880 | $-380 (-17%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,000 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Kailua, HI | 22.5 mi | $2,580 | +$320 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Kapolei — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kapolei?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kapolei, Hawaii is $2,260 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $3,420.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kapolei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kapolei expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kapolei's studio median of $2,260 is +75% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kapolei rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Kapolei ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kapolei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waipahu ($1,690), Waianae ($1,660), Pearl City ($1,950).