Studio Apartment Rent in Pearl City, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pearl City, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,599 and +51% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pearl City
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 Pearl City
Compare Pearl City's median rent across every apartment size.
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Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pearl City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pearl City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu, HI | 2.7 mi | $1,690 | $-260 (-13%) |
| Aiea, HI | 3.7 mi | $1,800 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Mililani, HI | 4.6 mi | $1,940 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 7.7 mi | $2,260 | +$310 (+16%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 8.1 mi | $2,000 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 10.5 mi | $1,953 | +$3 (0%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 10.5 mi | $2,140 | +$190 (+10%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 10.7 mi | $2,260 | +$310 (+16%) |
| Kailua, HI | 12.4 mi | $2,580 | +$630 (+32%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 16 mi | $1,880 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Waianae, HI | 16.3 mi | $1,660 | $-290 (-15%) |
| Waialua, HI | 19.9 mi | $2,100 | +$150 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Pearl City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pearl City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pearl City, Hawaii is $1,950 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,599.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pearl City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,000 ($6,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pearl City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pearl City's studio median of $1,950 is +51% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pearl City rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Pearl City ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pearl City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waipahu ($1,690), Aiea ($1,800), Mililani ($1,940).