Studio Apartment Rent in Wailuku, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wailuku, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $3,691 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wailuku
Compare Wailuku's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Hawaii
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keaau | $1,320 |
| 2 | Hilo | $1,520 |
| 3 | Wailuku (this page) | $1,570 |
| 4 | Waianae | $1,660 |
| 5 | Waipahu | $1,690 |
| 6 | Makawao | $1,720 |
| 7 | Aiea | $1,800 |
| 8 | Kailua Kona | $1,850 |
| 9 | Haleiwa | $1,880 |
| 10 | Lahaina | $1,910 |
| 11 | Mililani | $1,940 |
| 12 | Pearl City | $1,950 |
| 13 | Honolulu | $1,953 |
| 14 | Kaneohe | $2,000 |
| 15 | Kihei | $2,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Hawaii
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wailuku.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wailuku |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina, HI | 5.8 mi | $1,910 | +$340 (+22%) |
| Kihei, HI | 14.2 mi | $2,010 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Makawao, HI | 16.6 mi | $1,720 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Waikoloa, HI | 86.7 mi | $2,010 | +$440 (+28%) |
| Kailua Kona, HI | 89.1 mi | $1,850 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Kailua, HI | 91.5 mi | $2,580 | +$1,010 (+64%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 94 mi | $1,953 | +$383 (+24%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 97.2 mi | $2,000 | +$430 (+27%) |
| Aiea, HI | 99.9 mi | $1,800 | +$230 (+15%) |
| Pearl City, HI | 103.5 mi | $1,950 | +$380 (+24%) |
| Mililani, HI | 105.1 mi | $1,940 | +$370 (+24%) |
| Waipahu, HI | 106.2 mi | $1,690 | +$120 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Wailuku — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wailuku?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wailuku, Hawaii is $1,570 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $3,691.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wailuku?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,800 ($5,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wailuku expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wailuku's studio median of $1,570 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 69th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wailuku rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Wailuku ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wailuku?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Wailuku.