1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waialua, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waialua, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $3,407 and +63% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waialua
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 Waialua
Compare Waialua's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,810 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,460 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,460 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,320 |
| 5 | Waialua (this page) | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,180 |
| 7 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
| 8 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 10 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 13 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Waialua.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waialua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waianae, HI | 6.7 mi | $1,800 | $-480 (-21%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 10.3 mi | $2,040 | $-240 (-11%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,320 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,460 | +$180 (+8%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 17.3 mi | $1,840 | $-440 (-19%) |
| Mililani, HI | 18.2 mi | $2,110 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,460 | +$180 (+8%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 19.9 mi | $2,120 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Aiea, HI | 23.4 mi | $1,950 | $-330 (-14%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 26.1 mi | $2,180 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 30.2 mi | $2,122 | $-158 (-7%) |
| Kailua, HI | 31.7 mi | $2,810 | +$530 (+23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waialua — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waialua?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waialua, Hawaii is $2,280 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $3,407.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waialua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,200 ($7,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waialua expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waialua's 1-bedroom median of $2,280 is +63% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waialua rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Waialua ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waialua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Waianae ($1,800), Haleiwa ($2,040), Waipahu ($1,840).