ZIP Code · HI

ZIP 96818

Part of Honolulu, HI

Pop. 54,822·Honolulu County·21st most expensive ZIP in Hawaii

Median rent (all units)

$2,548/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$616

Reported rents

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ZIP 96818 · $2,548

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,420

1 BR

$2,600

2 BR

$3,410

3 BR

$4,740

4 BR+

$5,720

Research median

$3,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 96818 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Hawaii

Rent in ZIP 96818 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,567) is $2,514 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,420); a 1-bedroom is $2,600.

Rank in Honolulu

5th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Honolulu.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 96826, 8 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,184/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 96818. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,576/yr

At $2,548/mo median

Location

CityHonolulu

StateHI

CountyHonolulu County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96818 (Honolulu, HI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

54,822

Median income

$100,567

Median age

33.9

Renters

62.2%

Age distribution

28.2%

24.4%

26.7%

12.8%

Under 1828.2%

18–3424.4%

35–5426.7%

55–647.9%

65+12.8%

Gender

50.7%

49.3%

Male50.7%

Female49.3%

Race & ethnicity

28.7%

13.5%

33.5%

19.2%

White28.7%

Black5.1%

Hispanic13.5%

Asian33.5%

Other19.2%

Education (25+)

21.6%

34.6%

37.7%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma21.6%

Some college34.6%

Bachelor's+37.7%

Housing tenure

37.8%

62.2%

Owner37.8%

Renter62.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,999 → $2,548

up 27.5%

Income

$87,175 → $100,567

up 15.4%

Population

59,703 → 54,822

down 8.2%

Renter share

63.5% → 62.2%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

36.7% → 37.7%

+1.0 pts

Median age

32.2 → 33.9

+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI has climbed 27.5% since 2022, going from about $1,999 per month to roughly $2,548 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI now reports about $100,567, up from $87,175 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 59,703 to 54,822 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.2% change. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 96818 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,548/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,410/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($100,567/yr), ZIP 96818 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96818?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,548/mo in ZIP 96818. The local median household income is $100,567/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96818?

Rent in ZIP 96818 has risen 7.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 96818 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96818 is one of the more affordable among Hawaii ZIP codes for rent, ranking #21 of 30 at $2,548/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 96818 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.3% across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks.