Studio Apartment Rent in Waikoloa, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waikoloa, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $3,230 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waikoloa
Compare Waikoloa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua | $2,580 |
| 2 | Kapolei | $2,260 |
| 3 | Ewa Beach | $2,260 |
| 4 | Wahiawa | $2,140 |
| 5 | Waialua | $2,100 |
| 6 | Waikoloa (this page) | $2,010 |
| 7 | Kihei | $2,010 |
| 8 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 9 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 10 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 13 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 14 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 15 | Aiea | $1,800 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waikoloa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waikoloa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua Kona, HI | 11.4 mi | $1,850 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Hilo, HI | 41.9 mi | $1,520 | $-490 (-24%) |
| Keaau, HI | 58.7 mi | $1,320 | $-690 (-34%) |
| Kihei, HI | 72.7 mi | $2,010 | — |
| Makawao, HI | 74.6 mi | $1,720 | $-290 (-14%) |
| Wailuku, HI | 86.7 mi | $1,570 | $-440 (-22%) |
| Lahaina, HI | 90.2 mi | $1,910 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Kailua, HI | 171.1 mi | $2,580 | +$570 (+28%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 171.5 mi | $1,953 | $-57 (-3%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 177.1 mi | $2,000 | $-10 (0%) |
| Aiea, HI | 178.5 mi | $1,800 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 181.8 mi | $1,950 | $-60 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Waikoloa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waikoloa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waikoloa, Hawaii is $2,010 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $3,230.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waikoloa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,400 ($6,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waikoloa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waikoloa's studio median of $2,010 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waikoloa rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Waikoloa ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waikoloa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kailua Kona ($1,850), Hilo ($1,520), Keaau ($1,320).