1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waianae, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waianae, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,336 and +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waianae
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 Waianae
Compare Waianae's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,400 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,550 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,580 |
| 4 | Makawao | $1,730 |
| 5 | Waianae (this page) | $1,800 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $1,840 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $1,900 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $1,920 |
| 9 | Aiea | $1,950 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,020 |
| 11 | Haleiwa | $2,040 |
| 12 | Waikoloa | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Waianae.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waianae |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waialua, HI | 6.7 mi | $2,280 | +$480 (+27%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 9.3 mi | $2,460 | +$660 (+37%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.1 mi | $2,460 | +$660 (+37%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 13.4 mi | $2,040 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13.6 mi | $1,840 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 14.5 mi | $2,320 | +$520 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 16.1 mi | $2,110 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 16.3 mi | $2,120 | +$320 (+18%) |
| Aiea, HI | 19.9 mi | $1,950 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 23.7 mi | $2,180 | +$380 (+21%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 25.8 mi | $2,122 | +$322 (+18%) |
| Kailua, HI | 28.7 mi | $2,810 | +$1,010 (+56%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waianae — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waianae?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waianae, Hawaii is $1,800 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,336.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waianae?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,000 ($6,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waianae expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waianae's 1-bedroom median of $1,800 is +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waianae rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Waianae ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waianae?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Waianae.