3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wailuku, HI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wailuku, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $3,691 and +31% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Hawaii
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $2,330 |
| 2 | Hilo | $2,610 |
| 3 | Wailuku (this page) | $2,780 |
| 4 | Makawao | $3,050 |
| 5 | Kailua Kona | $3,180 |
| 6 | Waianae | $3,310 |
| 7 | Waipahu | $3,380 |
| 8 | Lahaina | $3,390 |
| 9 | Waikoloa | $3,450 |
| 10 | Kihei | $3,560 |
| 11 | Aiea | $3,590 |
| 12 | Haleiwa | $3,740 |
| 13 | Mililani | $3,870 |
| 14 | Honolulu | $3,896 |
| 15 | Pearl City | $3,900 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Hawaii
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Wailuku.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Wailuku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina, HI | 5.8 mi | $3,390 | +$610 (+22%) |
| Kihei, HI | 14.2 mi | $3,560 | +$780 (+28%) |
| Makawao, HI | 16.6 mi | $3,050 | +$270 (+10%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 86.7 mi | $3,450 | +$670 (+24%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 89.1 mi | $3,180 | +$400 (+14%) |
| Kailua, HI | 91.5 mi | $5,160 | +$2,380 (+86%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 94 mi | $3,896 | +$1,116 (+40%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 97.2 mi | $3,990 | +$1,210 (+44%) |
| Aiea, HI | 99.9 mi | $3,590 | +$810 (+29%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 103.5 mi | $3,900 | +$1,120 (+40%) |
| Mililani, HI | 105.1 mi | $3,870 | +$1,090 (+39%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 106.2 mi | $3,380 | +$600 (+22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Wailuku — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wailuku?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Wailuku, Hawaii is $2,780 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $3,691.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Wailuku?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $111,200 ($9,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $53.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wailuku expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wailuku's 3-bedroom median of $2,780 is +31% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wailuku rank for 3-bedroom rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with 3-bedroom data, Wailuku ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Wailuku?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 3-bedroom rents than Wailuku.