Rent by ZIP · Hawaii County
Rent in Hilo, HI 96720
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,930 (+1.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,428 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,460 | +2.1% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,139 ±$174 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,500 | $1,470 | +2% | $1,350–1,650 | $944 ±$217 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,900 | +1.6% | $1,737–2,123 | $1,317 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,440 | -0.4% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,766 ±$86 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,770 | -1.4% | $2,457–3,003 | $1,725 ±$64 |
Small Area FMRs for the Hawaii County, HI. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Hawaii County, HI, 2 bedrooms: $2,081.
What renters pay in 96720
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96719 | Hawi | $2,720 | – |
| 96722 | Princeville | $3,160 | $3,063 |
| 96717 | Hauula | $2,720 | $1,898 |
| 96716 | Hanapepe | $2,250 | – |
| 96725 | Holualoa | $2,420 | $2,012 |
| 96714 | Hanalei | $2,970 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Hawaii County, HI · All HI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.