Studio Apartment Rent in Lahaina, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lahaina, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $3,346 and +48% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lahaina
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 Lahaina
Compare Lahaina'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 (this page) | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 14 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $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 | $2,010 |
| 8 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 9 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 10 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Lahaina (this page) | $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 Lahaina.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lahaina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wailuku, HI | 5.8 mi | $1,570 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Kihei, HI | 17.6 mi | $2,010 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Makawao, HI | 22.2 mi | $1,720 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Kailua, HI | 86.1 mi | $2,580 | +$670 (+35%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 88.5 mi | $1,953 | +$43 (+2%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 90.2 mi | $2,010 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 91.9 mi | $2,000 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 92.1 mi | $1,850 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Aiea, HI | 94.5 mi | $1,800 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 98.1 mi | $1,950 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Mililani, HI | 99.7 mi | $1,940 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 100.8 mi | $1,690 | $-220 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Lahaina — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lahaina?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lahaina, Hawaii is $1,910 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $3,346.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lahaina?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lahaina expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lahaina's studio median of $1,910 is +48% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lahaina rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Lahaina ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lahaina?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wailuku ($1,570), Makawao ($1,720), Kailua Kona ($1,850).