3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Keaau, HI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Keaau, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,217 and +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Keaau
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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Keaau
Compare Keaau's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau (this page) | $2,330 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,610 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $2,780 |
| 4 | Makawao | $3,050 |
| 5 | Kailua Kona | $3,180 |
| 6 | Waianae | $3,310 |
| 7 | Waipahu | $3,380 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $3,390 |
| 9 | Waikoloa | $3,450 |
| 10 | Kihei | $3,560 |
| 11 | Aiea | $3,590 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $3,740 |
| 13 | Mililani | $3,870 |
| 14 | Honolulu | $3,896 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $3,900 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Keaau.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Keaau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 17 mi | $2,610 | +$280 (+12%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 58.7 mi | $3,450 | +$1,120 (+48%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 64.9 mi | $3,180 | +$850 (+36%) |
| Makawao, HI | 123 mi | $3,050 | +$720 (+31%) |
| Kihei, HI | 125.1 mi | $3,560 | +$1,230 (+53%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 137.9 mi | $2,780 | +$450 (+19%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 142.5 mi | $3,390 | +$1,060 (+45%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Keaau — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Keaau?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Keaau, Hawaii is $2,330 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,217.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Keaau?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,200 ($7,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keaau expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Keaau's 3-bedroom median of $2,330 is +9% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keaau rank for 3-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 3-bedroom data, Keaau ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Keaau?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Keaau.