City Report · HI

Lahaina

Pop. 10,162·7th most expensive in Hawaii·Lahaina rents are up 12.3% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,292/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.3%

Month-over-Month

+3.0%

vs US Median

+$1,360

Reported rents

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Lahaina · $3,292

More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

44% of income

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At $3,292/mo, rent takes about 44% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$132,000/yr

Local median income

$88,889/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lahaina's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,910

1 BR

$1,920

2 BR

$2,520

3 BR

$3,390

4 BR+

$3,910

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,520/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,292 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Hawaii

Rent in Lahaina changed +12.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 15 Hawaii cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,889) is $2,222 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,920); a 2-bedroom is $2,520.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Lahaina. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$39,504/yr

At $3,292/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lahaina, HI is majority owner-occupied, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,162

Median income

$88,889

Median age

40.5

Renters

44%

Age distribution

21%

19.3%

27.1%

14.2%

18.4%

Under 1821%

18–3419.3%

35–5427.1%

55–6414.2%

65+18.4%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

25.9%

40.1%

24.2%

White25.9%

Hispanic9.5%

Asian40.1%

Other24.2%

Education (25+)

35.2%

28.1%

26.4%

No HS diploma10.4%

HS diploma35.2%

Some college28.1%

Bachelor's+26.4%

Housing tenure

56%

44%

Owner56%

Renter44%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lahaina, HI has changed in 5 years

Income

$80,035 → $88,889

up 11.1%

Population

13,261 → 10,162

down 23.4%

Renter share

50.3% → 44%

-6.3 pts

Bachelor's+

24.5% → 26.4%

+1.9 pts

Median age

38.2 → 40.5

+2.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $88,889 today, compared with $80,035 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 23.4% since 2021, moving from about 13,261 residents to roughly 10,162. Renters now make up 44% of households, compared with 50.3% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Lahaina on your salary?

At $3,292/mo, how Lahaina rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $102,038/yr · Rent = 38.7% income

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Elementary School Teacher

Avg $72,446/yr · Rent = 54.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $83,452/yr · Rent = 47.3% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $149,159/yr · Rent = 26.5% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $190,588/yr · Rent = 20.7% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $67,835/yr · Rent = 58.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $61,247/yr · Rent = 64.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $75,492/yr · Rent = 52.3% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Lahaina rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lahaina. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Lahaina, HI

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Lahaina is $3,292/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,390/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($88,889/yr), Lahaina ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Lahaina?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $132,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,292/mo in Lahaina. The local median household income is $88,889/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Lahaina?

Rent in Lahaina has risen 12.3% over the past year.

How does Lahaina rent compare to other cities in Hawaii?

Lahaina is one of the pricier among Hawaii cities for rent, ranking #7 of 21 tracked cities at $3,292/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Lahaina changed +12.4%, against a typical +5.1% across the 15 Hawaii cities Zillow tracks.