2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waikoloa, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Waikoloa, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $3,230 and +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 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 | $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 (this page) | $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
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $3,680 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $3,220 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $3,220 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $3,040 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,990 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | $2,850 |
| 7 | Pearl City | $2,780 |
| 8 | Honolulu | $2,780 |
| 9 | Mililani | $2,760 |
| 10 | Haleiwa | $2,670 |
| 11 | Waikoloa (this page) | $2,650 |
| 12 | Kihei | $2,650 |
| 13 | Aiea | $2,560 |
| 14 | Lahaina | $2,520 |
| 15 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Waikoloa.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Waikoloa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua Kona, HI | 11.4 mi | $2,440 | $-210 (-8%) |
| Hilo, HI | 41.9 mi | $2,000 | $-650 (-25%) |
| Keaau, HI | 58.7 mi | $1,810 | $-840 (-32%) |
| Kihei, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,650 | — |
| Makawao, HI | 74.6 mi | $2,270 | $-380 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 86.7 mi | $2,070 | $-580 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 90.2 mi | $2,520 | $-130 (-5%) |
| Kailua, HI | 171.1 mi | $3,680 | +$1,030 (+39%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 171.5 mi | $2,780 | +$130 (+5%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 177.1 mi | $2,850 | +$200 (+8%) |
| Aiea, HI | 178.5 mi | $2,560 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 181.8 mi | $2,780 | +$130 (+5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Waikoloa — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Waikoloa?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Waikoloa, Hawaii is $2,650 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $3,230.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Waikoloa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,000 ($8,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waikoloa expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waikoloa's 2-bedroom median of $2,650 is +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waikoloa rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Waikoloa ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Waikoloa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Kailua Kona ($2,440), Hilo ($2,000), Keaau ($1,810).