PlainRent

Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 164,815.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$1,801/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY +102% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,899/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY +98% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,492/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY +112% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,227/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY +112% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,024/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY +129% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,750 $1,801 +$51 (+2.9%)
1 Bedroom $1,762 $1,899 +$137 (+7.8%)
2 Bedroom $2,309 $2,492 +$183 (+7.9%)
3 Bedroom $3,103 $3,227 +$124 (+4.0%)
4 Bedroom $3,584 $4,024 +$440 (+12.3%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$75,960
$6,330/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$99,680
$8,307/month gross

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.