Rent in Fort Shafter, HI
A 2-bedroom in Fort Shafter, HI (ZIP 96858) typically rents for about $2,460 a month, with a range of $2,460–$2,542. Owner-occupied homes in Honolulu County pay about 0.28% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,780 | $1,780–$1,836 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,890 | $1,890–$1,951 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,460 | $2,460–$2,542 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,410 | $3,410–$3,520 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $4,110 | $4,110–$4,249 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Fort Shafter ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Fort Shafter, HI?
- About $2,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,460–$2,542. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Fort Shafter, HI?
- About $1,890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,890–$1,951. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Fort Shafter, HI?
- About $3,410 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,410–$3,520. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Fort Shafter, HI?
- About $1,780 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,780–$1,836. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Fort Shafter, HI?
- About $4,110 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $4,110–$4,249. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Fort Shafter, HI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Honolulu County pay a typical 0.28% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Fort Shafter rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).