Rent in Makawao, HI
A 2-bedroom in Makawao, HI (ZIP 96768) typically rents for about $1,629 a month, with a range of $1,629–$2,656. Owner-occupied homes in Maui County pay about 0.16% 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 | $1,188 | $1,188–$1,850 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,579 | $1,579–$2,030 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,629 | $1,629–$2,656 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,264 | $2,264–$3,351 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $4,143 | $4,143 | 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).
Makawao ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Makawao, HI?
- About $1,629 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,629–$2,656. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Makawao, HI?
- About $1,579 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,579–$2,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Makawao, HI?
- About $2,264 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,264–$3,351. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Makawao, HI?
- About $1,188 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,188–$1,850. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Makawao, HI?
- About $4,143 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $4,143. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Makawao, HI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Maui County pay a typical 0.16% 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 Makawao rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).