1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waikoloa, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waikoloa, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $3,230 and +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waikoloa
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 Waikoloa
Compare Waikoloa'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 | $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 (this page) | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
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 | $2,280 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,180 |
| 7 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
| 8 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 10 | Waikoloa (this page) | $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 Waikoloa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waikoloa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua Kona, HI | 11.4 mi | $1,900 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Hilo, HI | 41.9 mi | $1,550 | $-510 (-25%) |
| Keaau, HI | 58.7 mi | $1,400 | $-660 (-32%) |
| Kihei, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,020 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Makawao, HI | 74.6 mi | $1,730 | $-330 (-16%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 86.7 mi | $1,580 | $-480 (-23%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 90.2 mi | $1,920 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Kailua, HI | 171.1 mi | $2,810 | +$750 (+36%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 171.5 mi | $2,122 | +$62 (+3%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 177.1 mi | $2,180 | +$120 (+6%) |
| Aiea, HI | 178.5 mi | $1,950 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 181.8 mi | $2,120 | +$60 (+3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waikoloa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waikoloa?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waikoloa, Hawaii is $2,060 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $3,230.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waikoloa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waikoloa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waikoloa's 1-bedroom median of $2,060 is +48% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waikoloa rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Waikoloa ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waikoloa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kailua Kona ($1,900), Hilo ($1,550), Keaau ($1,400).