FY2026
Fair Market Rents in Hawaii (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $2,076 (Hawaii County, HI) to $2,642 (Urban Honolulu, HI) across 5 areas in Hawaii.
Every area in Hawaii, highest rent first
| Area | Type | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | Metro | $2,016 | $2,642 |
| Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI | Metro | $2,000 | $2,624 |
| Kalawao County, HI | Metro | $1,899 | $2,492 |
| Kauai County, HI | County | $1,777 | $2,332 |
| Hawaii County, HI | County | $1,603 | $2,076 |
Metro areas cover several counties under one Fair Market Rent; nonmetropolitan counties each get their own. The typical (middle) 2-bedroom FMR across Hawaii's 5 areas is $2,492.
Income needed to rent in Hawaii
To keep rent and utilities within 30% of gross income, the federal line for housing cost burden, a household needs about $99,680 a year ($47.92 an hour, full time) to afford the typical 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,492 in Hawaii. That ranges from about $83,040 in Hawaii County, HI to $105,680 in Urban Honolulu, HI.
Fair Market Rents are benchmarks, not listings: HUD sets them at the 40th percentile of gross rent for standard-quality units, so newer apartments and the most popular neighborhoods usually cost more. Use the rent affordability calculator to compare your own income with any area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Hawaii?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $2,076 (Hawaii County, HI) to $2,642 (Urban Honolulu, HI) across 5 areas in Hawaii. The middle area in the state is about $2,492.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026. Our data.