Rent by ZIP · Hawaii County
Rent in Waikoloa, HI 96738
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,920 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,184 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 | $2,170 | +3.7% | $2,025–2,475 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,270 | $2,180 | +4.1% | $2,043–2,497 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,830 | +3.2% | $2,628–3,212 | $2,347 ±$256 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,680 | $3,570 | +3.1% | $3,312–4,048 | $1,853 ±$1,322 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,080 | $4,120 | -1% | $3,672–4,488 | – |
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 96738
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96737 | Ocean View | $2,280 | – |
| 96740 | Kailua Kona | $2,440 | $1,734 |
| 96741 | Kalaheo | $2,100 | $1,775 |
| 96734 | Kailua | $3,660 | $2,923 |
| 96742 | Kalaupapa | $2,330 | $831 |
| 96743 | Kamuela | $2,850 | $1,983 |
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.