Studio Apartment Rent in Kihei, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kihei, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $3,766 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kihei
Compare Kihei's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $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 (this page) | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,580 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,260 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,260 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,140 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Waikoloa | $2,010 |
| 7 | Kihei (this page) | $2,010 |
| 8 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 9 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 10 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 13 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 14 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 15 | Aiea | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kihei.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kihei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao, HI | 12.8 mi | $1,720 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 14.2 mi | $1,570 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 17.6 mi | $1,910 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,010 | — |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 75 mi | $1,850 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Kailua, HI | 102.5 mi | $2,580 | +$570 (+28%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 104.4 mi | $1,953 | $-57 (-3%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 108.4 mi | $2,000 | $-10 (0%) |
| Hilo, HI | 110.4 mi | $1,520 | $-490 (-24%) |
| Aiea, HI | 110.7 mi | $1,800 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 114.3 mi | $1,950 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Mililani, HI | 116.1 mi | $1,940 | $-70 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Kihei — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kihei?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kihei, Hawaii is $2,010 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $3,766.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kihei?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,400 ($6,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kihei expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kihei's studio median of $2,010 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kihei rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Kihei ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kihei?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Makawao ($1,720), Wailuku ($1,570), Lahaina ($1,910).