1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kihei, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kihei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $3,766 and +45% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kihei
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 Kihei
Compare Kihei's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,400 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,550 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,580 |
| 4 | Makawao | $1,730 |
| 5 | Waianae | $1,800 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $1,840 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 9 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 10 | Kihei (this page) | $2,020 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,810 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $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 (this page) | $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 Kihei.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kihei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao, HI | 12.8 mi | $1,730 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 14.2 mi | $1,580 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 17.6 mi | $1,920 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,060 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 75 mi | $1,900 | $-120 (-6%) |
| Kailua, HI | 102.5 mi | $2,810 | +$790 (+39%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 104.4 mi | $2,122 | +$102 (+5%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 108.4 mi | $2,180 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Hilo, HI | 110.4 mi | $1,550 | $-470 (-23%) |
| Aiea, HI | 110.7 mi | $1,950 | $-70 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 114.3 mi | $2,120 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Mililani, HI | 116.1 mi | $2,110 | +$90 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kihei — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kihei?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kihei, Hawaii is $2,020 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $3,766.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kihei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,800 ($6,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kihei expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kihei's 1-bedroom median of $2,020 is +45% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kihei rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Kihei ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kihei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Makawao ($1,730), Wailuku ($1,580), Lahaina ($1,920).