Can A Customer Service Representative Afford Rent in Aiea, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 71.2% of gross income.
Aiea rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a customer service representative salary
Customer service rep pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US metros. At the national-average CSR salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,060 a month in rent, which is below median rent in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Aiea, which improves the affordability math on a customer service representative salary:
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Can a customer service representative afford rent in Aiea, HI?
Median rent in Aiea is $2,718 a month. A typical customer service representative in Hawaii earns about $45,803 a year, which makes that rent 71.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a customer service representative afford in Aiea?
Using the 30% rule, a customer service representative salary in Hawaii (~$45,803/yr) supports up to $1,145 a month in rent. Aiea's current median rent is $2,718/mo, which is $1,573/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a customer service representative work to cover rent in Aiea?
At an hourly equivalent of about $22 an hour, a customer service representative in Hawaii works roughly 123.4 hours a month to cover Aiea's median rent of $2,718.
Where is rent cheaper than Aiea for a customer service representative?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Mililani ($2,697/mo), Waipahu ($2,697/mo), Waipahu ($2,696/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a customer service representative salary.