Studio Apartment Rent in Waipahu, HI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Waipahu, Hawaii as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,876 and +31% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Waipahu
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 Waipahu
Compare Waipahu'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 | $1,570 |
| 4 | Waianae | $1,660 |
| 5 | Waipahu (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Waipahu.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Waipahu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City, HI | 2.7 mi | $1,950 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Mililani, HI | 4.5 mi | $1,940 | +$250 (+15%) |
| Aiea, HI | 6.3 mi | $1,800 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 6.9 mi | $2,260 | +$570 (+34%) |
| Kapolei, HI | 8.9 mi | $2,260 | +$570 (+34%) |
| Wahiawa, HI | 9.2 mi | $2,140 | +$450 (+27%) |
| Kaneohe, HI | 10.4 mi | $2,000 | +$310 (+18%) |
| Honolulu, HI | 13 mi | $1,953 | +$263 (+16%) |
| Waianae, HI | 13.6 mi | $1,660 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Haleiwa, HI | 14.1 mi | $1,880 | +$190 (+11%) |
| Kailua, HI | 15 mi | $2,580 | +$890 (+53%) |
| Waialua, HI | 17.3 mi | $2,100 | +$410 (+24%) |
Studio rent in Waipahu — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Waipahu?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Waipahu, Hawaii is $1,690 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,876.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Waipahu?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $67,600 ($5,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waipahu expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Waipahu's studio median of $1,690 is +31% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waipahu rank for studio rent in Hawaii?
Among the 21 cities in Hawaii with studio data, Waipahu ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Waipahu?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waianae ($1,660).