Studio Apartment Rent in Keaau, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Keaau, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,217 and +2% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Keaau
Compare Keaau's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau (this page) | $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 | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Keaau.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Keaau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo, HI | 17 mi | $1,520 | +$200 (+15%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 58.7 mi | $2,010 | +$690 (+52%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 64.9 mi | $1,850 | +$530 (+40%) |
| Makawao, HI | 123 mi | $1,720 | +$400 (+30%) |
| Kihei, HI | 125.1 mi | $2,010 | +$690 (+52%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 137.9 mi | $1,570 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 142.5 mi | $1,910 | +$590 (+45%) |
Studio rent in Keaau — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Keaau?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Keaau, Hawaii is $1,320 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,217.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Keaau?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $52,800 ($4,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Keaau expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Keaau's studio median of $1,320 is +2% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Keaau rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Keaau ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Keaau?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Keaau.