2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wahiawa, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wahiawa, Hawaii as of August 2026. That's +25% higher than the citywide median of $2,440 and +84% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Wahiawa
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wahiawa
Compare Wahiawa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $3,220 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $3,220 |
| 4 | Wahiawa (this page) | $3,040 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,990 |
| 6 | Haiku | $2,880 |
| 7 | Kaneohe | $2,850 |
| 8 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
| 9 | Honolulu | $2,780 |
| 10 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,650 |
| 13 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Wahiawa.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wahiawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleiwa, HI | 6.2 mi | $2,670 | $-370 (-12%) |
| Mililani, HI | 6.3 mi | $2,760 | $-280 (-9%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 9.2 mi | $2,410 | $-630 (-21%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $2,780 | $-260 (-9%) |
| Aiea, HI | 12.7 mi | $2,560 | $-480 (-16%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,850 | $-190 (-6%) |
| Waialua, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,990 | $-50 (-2%) |
| Waianae, HI | 14.5 mi | $2,360 | $-680 (-22%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 15.4 mi | $3,220 | +$180 (+6%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 15.6 mi | $3,220 | +$180 (+6%) |
| Kailua, HI | 19.2 mi | $3,680 | +$640 (+21%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 20.3 mi | $2,780 | $-260 (-9%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wahiawa — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wahiawa?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wahiawa, Hawaii is $3,040 per month. This is +25% higher than the citywide median of $2,440.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wahiawa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $121,600 ($10,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wahiawa expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wahiawa's 2-bedroom median of $3,040 is +84% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wahiawa rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Wahiawa ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wahiawa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Haleiwa ($2,670), Mililani ($2,760), Waipahu ($2,410).