2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wailuku, HI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wailuku, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $3,691 and +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,810 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,000 |
| 3 | Wailuku (this page) | $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 | $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
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Wailuku.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Wailuku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina, HI | 5.8 mi | $2,520 | +$450 (+22%) |
| Kihei, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,650 | +$580 (+28%) |
| Makawao, HI | 16.6 mi | $2,270 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 86.7 mi | $2,650 | +$580 (+28%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 89.1 mi | $2,440 | +$370 (+18%) |
| Kailua, HI | 91.5 mi | $3,680 | +$1,610 (+78%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 94 mi | $2,780 | +$710 (+34%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 97.2 mi | $2,850 | +$780 (+38%) |
| Aiea, HI | 99.9 mi | $2,560 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 103.5 mi | $2,780 | +$710 (+34%) |
| Mililani, HI | 105.1 mi | $2,760 | +$690 (+33%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 106.2 mi | $2,410 | +$340 (+16%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Wailuku — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wailuku?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Wailuku, Hawaii is $2,070 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $3,691.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Wailuku?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,800 ($6,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wailuku expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wailuku's 2-bedroom median of $2,070 is +25% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wailuku rank for 2-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 2-bedroom data, Wailuku ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Wailuku?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Wailuku.