Can A Real Estate Agent Afford Rent in Waipahu, HI?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 49% of gross income.
Waipahu rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Hawaii state estimate).
About rent and a real estate agent salary
Real estate agent pay is commission-driven and varies widely with local market conditions. The BLS mean averages high and low producers. At the national-average agent salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,640 a month in rent — though successful agents in active markets earn well above this.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Hawaii cities have lower median rent than Waipahu, which improves the affordability math on a real estate agent salary:
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Can a real estate agent afford rent in Waipahu, HI?
Median rent in Waipahu is $2,892 a month. A typical real estate agent in Hawaii earns about $70,826 a year, which makes that rent 49% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a real estate agent afford in Waipahu?
Using the 30% rule, a real estate agent salary in Hawaii (~$70,826/yr) supports up to $1,771 a month in rent. Waipahu's current median rent is $2,892/mo, which is $1,121/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a real estate agent work to cover rent in Waipahu?
At an hourly equivalent of about $34 an hour, a real estate agent in Hawaii works roughly 84.9 hours a month to cover Waipahu's median rent of $2,892.
Where is rent cheaper than Waipahu for a real estate agent?
Nearby Hawaii cities with lower median rent include Mililani ($2,890/mo), Lahaina ($2,880/mo), Lahaina ($2,869/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a real estate agent salary.