Rent in Kailua-Kona, HI
A 2-bedroom in Kailua-Kona, HI (ZIP 96740) typically rents for about $1,734 a month, with a range of $1,734–$2,081. Owner-occupied homes in Hawaii 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 | $1,330 | $1,330–$1,605 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,562 | $1,562–$1,615 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,734 | $1,734–$2,081 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,503 | $2,503–$2,620 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,157 | $2,910–$3,157 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kailua-Kona ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- About $1,734 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,734–$2,081. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- About $1,562 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,562–$1,615. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- About $2,503 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,503–$2,620. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- About $1,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,330–$1,605. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- About $3,157 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,910–$3,157. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Kailua-Kona, HI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hawaii 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 Kailua-Kona rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).