Average Rent in Honolulu, HI (2026)
Typical asking rent in Honolulu is $2,774. Across the 11 ZIP codes with data it runs from $2,026 to $4,017, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.
Rent by ZIP code in Honolulu
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96825 | Honolulu County | $4,017 | +45% |
| 96821 | Honolulu County | $3,985 | +44% |
| 96814 | Honolulu County | $3,316 | +20% |
| 96813 | Honolulu County | $2,908 | +5% |
| 96816 | Honolulu County | $2,861 | +3% |
| 96815 | Honolulu County | $2,774 | 0% |
| 96819 | Honolulu County | $2,600 | -6% |
| 96818 | Honolulu County | $2,511 | -9% |
| 96817 | Honolulu County | $2,374 | -14% |
| 96822 | Honolulu County | $2,208 | -20% |
| 96826 | Honolulu County | $2,026 | -27% |
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Honolulu sits in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area.
Would a rental in Honolulu cash flow?
Start the analyzer with the Honolulu median rent of $2,774 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.