Studio Apartment Rent in Waialua, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waialua, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $3,407 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waialua
Compare Waialua'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 | $2,140 |
| 5 | Waialua (this page) | $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 Waialua.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waialua |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waianae, HI | 6.7 mi | $1,660 | $-440 (-21%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 10.3 mi | $1,880 | $-220 (-10%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,140 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 15.6 mi | $2,260 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 17.3 mi | $1,690 | $-410 (-20%) |
| Mililani, HI | 18.2 mi | $1,940 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 18.8 mi | $2,260 | +$160 (+8%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 19.9 mi | $1,950 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Aiea, HI | 23.4 mi | $1,800 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 26.1 mi | $2,000 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 30.2 mi | $1,953 | $-147 (-7%) |
| Kailua, HI | 31.7 mi | $2,580 | +$480 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Waialua — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waialua?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waialua, Hawaii is $2,100 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $3,407.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waialua?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waialua expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waialua's studio median of $2,100 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waialua rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Waialua ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waialua?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waianae ($1,660), Haleiwa ($1,880), Waipahu ($1,690).