1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Makawao, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Makawao, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $3,808 and +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Makawao
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Makawao
Compare Makawao's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,400 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,550 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,580 |
| 4 | Makawao (this page) | $1,730 |
| 5 | Waianae | $1,800 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $1,840 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 9 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Makawao.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Makawao |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei, HI | 12.8 mi | $2,020 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 16.6 mi | $1,580 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 22.2 mi | $1,920 | +$190 (+11%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 74.6 mi | $2,060 | +$330 (+19%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 78.7 mi | $1,900 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Kailua, HI | 108 mi | $2,810 | +$1,080 (+62%) |
| Hilo, HI | 109.3 mi | $1,550 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 110.6 mi | $2,122 | +$392 (+23%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 113.7 mi | $2,180 | +$450 (+26%) |
| Aiea, HI | 116.4 mi | $1,950 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 120.1 mi | $2,120 | +$390 (+23%) |
| Mililani, HI | 121.5 mi | $2,110 | +$380 (+22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Makawao — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Makawao?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Makawao, Hawaii is $1,730 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $3,808.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Makawao?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Makawao expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Makawao's 1-bedroom median of $1,730 is +24% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Makawao rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Makawao ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Makawao?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Wailuku ($1,580), Hilo ($1,550).