Rent by ZIP · Hawaii County
Rent in Kailua Kona, HI 96740
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,440 (-2.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,673 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,920 | -2.1% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,330 ±$226 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $1,930 | -2.1% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,562 ±$233 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,500 | -2.4% | $2,196–2,684 | $1,734 ±$107 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,070 | $3,160 | -2.8% | $2,763–3,377 | $2,503 ±$898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,640 | -6.3% | $3,069–3,751 | $3,157 ±$964 |
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 96740
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96741 | Kalaheo | $2,100 | $1,775 |
| 96738 | Waikoloa | $2,920 | $2,347 |
| 96742 | Kalaupapa | $2,330 | $831 |
| 96737 | Ocean View | $2,280 | – |
| 96743 | Kamuela | $2,850 | $1,983 |
| 96744 | Kaneohe | $2,800 | $2,075 |
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.