Most overheated rental markets in Hawaii
Cities in Hawaii renting furthest above their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Mililani ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 39.
- Across all 7 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,903/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
7 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MililaniHI | 39 | $2,903/mo | +5.5% | +5.7% |
| 02 | WaipahuHI | 43 | $2,892/mo | +3.6% | +6.0% |
| 03 | WahiawaHI | 45 | $2,332/mo | +2.7% | +7.4% |
| 04 | KaneoheHI | 46 | $3,645/mo | +1.8% | +3.7% |
| 05 | KapoleiHI | 46 | $3,547/mo | +1.9% | +4.3% |
| 06 | Pearl CityHI | 54 | $2,422/mo | -2.0% | +5.1% |
| 07 | KiheiHI | 55 | $3,092/mo | -2.5% | +4.8% |