2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kihei, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kihei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $3,766 and +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,810 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,000 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $2,070 |
| 4 | Makawao | $2,270 |
| 5 | Waianae | $2,360 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $2,410 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 9 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 10 | Kihei (this page) | $2,650 |
| 11 | Waikoloa | $2,650 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 14 | Honolulu | $2,780 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $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 (this page) | $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 Kihei.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kihei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao, HI | 12.8 mi | $2,270 | $-380 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,070 | $-580 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 17.6 mi | $2,520 | $-130 (-5%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,650 | — |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 75 mi | $2,440 | $-210 (-8%) |
| Kailua, HI | 102.5 mi | $3,680 | +$1,030 (+39%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 104.4 mi | $2,780 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 108.4 mi | $2,850 | +$200 (+8%) |
| Hilo, HI | 110.4 mi | $2,000 | $-650 (-25%) |
| Aiea, HI | 110.7 mi | $2,560 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 114.3 mi | $2,780 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Mililani, HI | 116.1 mi | $2,760 | +$110 (+4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kihei — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kihei?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kihei, Hawaii is $2,650 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $3,766.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kihei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,000 ($8,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kihei expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kihei's 2-bedroom median of $2,650 is +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kihei rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Kihei ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kihei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Makawao ($2,270), Wailuku ($2,070), Lahaina ($2,520).