Studio Apartment Rent in Wahiawa, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wahiawa, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,385 and +66% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wahiawa
Compare Wahiawa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Wahiawa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wahiawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleiwa, HI | 6.2 mi | $1,880 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Mililani, HI | 6.3 mi | $1,940 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 9.2 mi | $1,690 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 10.5 mi | $1,950 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Aiea, HI | 12.7 mi | $1,800 | $-340 (-16%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 13.2 mi | $2,000 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Waialua, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,100 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Waianae, HI | 14.5 mi | $1,660 | $-480 (-22%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 15.4 mi | $2,260 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,260 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Kailua, HI | 19.2 mi | $2,580 | +$440 (+21%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 20.3 mi | $1,953 | $-187 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Wahiawa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wahiawa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wahiawa, Hawaii is $2,140 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,385.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wahiawa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $85,600 ($7,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wahiawa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wahiawa's studio median of $2,140 is +66% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wahiawa rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Wahiawa ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wahiawa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Haleiwa ($1,880), Mililani ($1,940), Waipahu ($1,690).