Studio Apartment Rent in Waianae, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waianae, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $2,336 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waianae
Compare Waianae's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,320 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,520 |
| 3 | Wailuku | $1,570 |
| 4 | Waianae (this page) | $1,660 |
| 5 | Waipahu | $1,690 |
| 6 | Makawao | $1,720 |
| 7 | Aiea | $1,800 |
| 8 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 9 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 10 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 14 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Waianae.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waianae |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waialua, HI | 6.7 mi | $2,100 | +$440 (+27%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 9.3 mi | $2,260 | +$600 (+36%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 13.1 mi | $2,260 | +$600 (+36%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 13.4 mi | $1,880 | +$220 (+13%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 13.6 mi | $1,690 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 14.5 mi | $2,140 | +$480 (+29%) |
| Mililani, HI | 16.1 mi | $1,940 | +$280 (+17%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 16.3 mi | $1,950 | +$290 (+17%) |
| Aiea, HI | 19.9 mi | $1,800 | +$140 (+8%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 23.7 mi | $2,000 | +$340 (+20%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 25.8 mi | $1,953 | +$293 (+18%) |
| Kailua, HI | 28.7 mi | $2,580 | +$920 (+55%) |
Studio rent in Waianae — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waianae?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waianae, Hawaii is $1,660 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $2,336.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waianae?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waianae expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waianae's studio median of $1,660 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waianae rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Waianae ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waianae?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Waianae.