3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kihei, HI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kihei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $3,766 and +67% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Kihei.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Kihei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao, HI | 12.8 mi | $3,050 | $-510 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,780 | $-780 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 17.6 mi | $3,390 | $-170 (-5%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 72.7 mi | $3,450 | $-110 (-3%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 75 mi | $3,180 | $-380 (-11%) |
| Kailua, HI | 102.5 mi | $5,160 | +$1,600 (+45%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 104.4 mi | $3,896 | +$336 (+9%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 108.4 mi | $3,990 | +$430 (+12%) |
| Hilo, HI | 110.4 mi | $2,610 | $-950 (-27%) |
| Aiea, HI | 110.7 mi | $3,590 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 114.3 mi | $3,900 | +$340 (+10%) |
| Mililani, HI | 116.1 mi | $3,870 | +$310 (+9%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Kihei — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Kihei?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Kihei, Hawaii is $3,560 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $3,766.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Kihei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $142,400 ($11,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $68.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kihei expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kihei's 3-bedroom median of $3,560 is +67% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kihei rank for 3-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 3-bedroom data, Kihei ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Kihei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Makawao ($3,050), Wailuku ($2,780), Lahaina ($3,390).