Studio Apartment Rent in Mililani, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mililani, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $3,078 and +50% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mililani
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 Mililani
Compare Mililani'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mililani.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mililani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu, HI | 4.5 mi | $1,690 | $-250 (-13%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 4.6 mi | $1,950 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 6.3 mi | $2,140 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Aiea, HI | 6.4 mi | $1,800 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 7.9 mi | $2,000 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 11.4 mi | $2,260 | +$320 (+16%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 12.3 mi | $1,880 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,260 | +$320 (+16%) |
| Kailua, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,580 | +$640 (+33%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 13.9 mi | $1,953 | +$13 (+1%) |
| Waianae, HI | 16.1 mi | $1,660 | $-280 (-14%) |
| Waialua, HI | 18.2 mi | $2,100 | +$160 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Mililani — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mililani?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mililani, Hawaii is $1,940 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $3,078.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mililani?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $77,600 ($6,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mililani expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mililani's studio median of $1,940 is +50% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mililani rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Mililani ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mililani?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waipahu ($1,690), Aiea ($1,800), Haleiwa ($1,880).