Rent in Waipahu, HI
A 2-bedroom in Waipahu, HI (ZIP 96797) typically rents for about $2,238 a month, with a range of $1,946–$2,530. 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,544 | $1,258–$1,830 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,669 | $1,397–$1,940 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,238 | $1,946–$2,530 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,027 | $2,554–$3,500 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,784 | $3,337–$4,230 | 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 Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
Waipahu ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Waipahu, HI?
- About $2,238 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,946–$2,530. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Waipahu, HI?
- About $1,669 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,397–$1,940. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Waipahu, HI?
- About $3,027 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,554–$3,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Waipahu, HI?
- About $1,544 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,258–$1,830. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Waipahu, HI?
- About $3,784 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,337–$4,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Waipahu, 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Waipahu rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).