2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waianae, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Waianae, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,336 and +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,810 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,000 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $2,070 |
| 4 | Makawao | $2,270 |
| 5 | Waianae (this page) | $2,360 |
| 6 | Waipahu | $2,410 |
| 7 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 9 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 10 | Kihei | $2,650 |
| 11 | Waikoloa | $2,650 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 14 | Honolulu | $2,780 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Waianae.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Waianae |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waialua, HI | 6.7 mi | $2,990 | +$630 (+27%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 9.3 mi | $3,220 | +$860 (+36%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.1 mi | $3,220 | +$860 (+36%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 13.4 mi | $2,670 | +$310 (+13%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13.6 mi | $2,410 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 14.5 mi | $3,040 | +$680 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 16.1 mi | $2,760 | +$400 (+17%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 16.3 mi | $2,780 | +$420 (+18%) |
| Aiea, HI | 19.9 mi | $2,560 | +$200 (+8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 23.7 mi | $2,850 | +$490 (+21%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 25.8 mi | $2,780 | +$420 (+18%) |
| Kailua, HI | 28.7 mi | $3,680 | +$1,320 (+56%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Waianae — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waianae?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Waianae, Hawaii is $2,360 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,336.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Waianae?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,400 ($7,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waianae expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waianae's 2-bedroom median of $2,360 is +43% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waianae rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Waianae ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Waianae?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Waianae.