Lowest Rent Cities in Hawaii
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Hawaii based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Pahala leads the ranking with a value of $650/mo and a population of 1,785.
The top three cities are Pahala ($650/mo), Eden Roc ($761/mo), and Keaau ($763/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Hawaii.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pahala | $650/mo | 1,785 |
| #2 | Eden Roc | $761/mo | 973 |
| #3 | Keaau | $763/mo | 1,210 |
| #4 | Pepeekeo | $805/mo | 1,505 |
| #5 | Pahoa | $819/mo | 1,430 |
| #6 | Hawaiian Ocean View | $829/mo | 3,809 |
| #7 | Pakala Village | $836/mo | 295 |
| #8 | Maunaloa | $839/mo | 292 |
| #9 | Honalo | $850/mo | 1,057 |
| #10 | Nanawale Estates | $897/mo | 1,440 |
| #11 | Kaunakakai | $905/mo | 3,721 |
| #12 | Mauna Loa Estates | $958/mo | 931 |
| #13 | Waimanalo Beach | $1,000/mo | 4,587 |
| #14 | Kaumakani | $1,022/mo | 1,361 |
| #15 | Kealakekua | $1,052/mo | 1,989 |
| #16 | Seaview | $1,076/mo | 293 |
| #17 | Kukuihaele | $1,078/mo | 366 |
| #18 | Lanai City | $1,092/mo | 3,283 |
| #19 | Fern Acres | $1,099/mo | 1,714 |
| #20 | Wainaku | $1,100/mo | 1,082 |
| #21 | Paauilo | $1,117/mo | 634 |
| #22 | Honokaa | $1,145/mo | 2,353 |
| #23 | Ewa Villages | $1,175/mo | 6,918 |
| #24 | Mountain View | $1,180/mo | 3,833 |
| #25 | Hawaiian Acres | $1,219/mo | 4,123 |
| #26 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | $1,253/mo | 13,273 |
| #27 | Laupahoehoe | $1,272/mo | 995 |
| #28 | Leilani Estates | $1,295/mo | 1,415 |
| #29 | Waianae | $1,307/mo | 12,907 |
| #30 | Kaiminani | $1,338/mo | 11,542 |
| #31 | Kurtistown | $1,343/mo | 2,928 |
| #32 | Hilo | $1,347/mo | 48,223 |
| #33 | Eleele | $1,348/mo | 2,339 |
| #34 | Tiki Gardens | $1,363/mo | 362 |
| #35 | Ainaloa | $1,364/mo | 3,493 |
| #36 | Kahuku | $1,366/mo | 2,425 |
| #37 | Wahiawa | $1,443/mo | 17,515 |
| #38 | Honomu | $1,450/mo | 370 |
| #39 | Hanamaulu | $1,452/mo | 4,360 |
| #40 | Kilauea | $1,453/mo | 3,104 |
| #41 | Kahului | $1,473/mo | 27,068 |
| #42 | Anahola | $1,479/mo | 3,098 |
| #43 | Paukaa | $1,482/mo | 528 |
| #44 | Papaikou | $1,489/mo | 1,325 |
| #45 | Kapaau | $1,497/mo | 2,029 |
| #46 | Kualapuu | $1,500/mo | 2,357 |
| #47 | Koloa | $1,505/mo | 2,327 |
| #48 | Orchidlands Estates | $1,524/mo | 3,180 |
| #49 | Naalehu | $1,551/mo | 837 |
| #50 | Discovery Harbour | $1,579/mo | 1,198 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Hawaii?
Pahala ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Hawaii with a value of $650/mo and a population of 1,785.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Hawaii?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Hawaii. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Hawaii compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Hawaii's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.