← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Honolulu, HI, over the past three years
Rent in Honolulu, HI
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,733
1-year change
+4.6%
3-year change
+13.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.6%
Rents in Honolulu rose +4.6%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Honolulu, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,733 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,730 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,748 |
| May 2026 | $2,730 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,746 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,693 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,685 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,640 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,643 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,645 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,645 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,630 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,612 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,604 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,608 |
| May 2025 | $2,603 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,591 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,559 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,552 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,538 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,549 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,539 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,538 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,523 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,507 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,490 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,477 |
| May 2024 | $2,476 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,476 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,469 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,456 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,431 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,424 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,424 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,430 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,421 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,402 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,090 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,220 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,480 |
City typical rent × HI bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 96813 | $2,961 | +3.9% |
| 96814 | $3,229 | +3.5% |
| 96815 | $2,800 | +6.1% |
| 96816 | $2,866 | +5.9% |
| 96817 | $2,387 | +6.6% |
| 96818 | $2,552 | +5.3% |
| 96819 | $2,836 | – |
| 96821 | $4,469 | – |
| 96822 | $2,167 | +3.8% |
| 96825 | $4,202 | +3.9% |
| 96826 | $2,185 | +5.2% |
Negotiating a renewal in Honolulu
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Honolulu, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +3.5% to +6.6%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.