Honolulu County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Hawaii. Population: 1,010,100.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,877/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+110% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,016/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+110% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,642/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+125% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,674/mo
↓ 2.4% YoY
+141% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,432/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
+152% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,887 | $1,877 | $-10 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,052 | $2,016 | $-36 (-1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,687 | $2,642 | $-45 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,765 | $3,674 | $-91 (-2.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,512 | $4,432 | $-80 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$80,640
$6,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$105,680
$8,807/month gross
Other Counties in Hawaii
Kalawao County
1 BR: $1,899/mo
Maui County
1 BR: $2,000/mo
Kauai County
1 BR: $1,777/mo
Hawaii County
1 BR: $1,603/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.