1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wailuku, HI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wailuku, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $3,691 and +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wailuku
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 Wailuku
Compare Wailuku'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 (this page) | $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 | $2,060 |
| 13 | Mililani | $2,110 |
| 14 | Pearl City | $2,120 |
| 15 | Honolulu | $2,122 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Wailuku.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wailuku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina, HI | 5.8 mi | $1,920 | +$340 (+22%) |
| Kihei, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,020 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Makawao, HI | 16.6 mi | $1,730 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 86.7 mi | $2,060 | +$480 (+30%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 89.1 mi | $1,900 | +$320 (+20%) |
| Kailua, HI | 91.5 mi | $2,810 | +$1,230 (+78%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 94 mi | $2,122 | +$542 (+34%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 97.2 mi | $2,180 | +$600 (+38%) |
| Aiea, HI | 99.9 mi | $1,950 | +$370 (+23%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 103.5 mi | $2,120 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Mililani, HI | 105.1 mi | $2,110 | +$530 (+34%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 106.2 mi | $1,840 | +$260 (+16%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wailuku — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wailuku?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wailuku, Hawaii is $1,580 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $3,691.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wailuku?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wailuku expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wailuku's 1-bedroom median of $1,580 is +13% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wailuku rank for 1-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 1-bedroom data, Wailuku ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wailuku?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Wailuku.