Rent in Lihue, HI
A 2-bedroom in Lihue, HI (ZIP 96766) typically rents for about $2,002 a month, with a range of $2,002–$2,105. Owner-occupied homes in Kauai County pay about 0.21% 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 | $1,625 | $1,599–$1,625 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,609 | $1,609 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,002 | $2,002–$2,105 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,409 | $2,409–$2,588 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,952 | $2,952 | 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).
Lihue ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lihue, HI?
- About $2,002 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,002–$2,105. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lihue, HI?
- About $1,609 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lihue, HI?
- About $2,409 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,409–$2,588. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lihue, HI?
- About $1,625 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,599–$1,625. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lihue, HI?
- About $2,952 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,952. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lihue, HI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kauai County pay a typical 0.21% 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 Lihue rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).