Rent by ZIP · Kauai County
Rent in Lawai, HI 96765
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,290 (-9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,875 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,730 | $1,920 | -9.9% | $1,557–1,903 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 | $1,940 | -9.8% | $1,575–1,925 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,540 | -9.8% | $2,061–2,519 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,810 | $3,120 | -9.9% | $2,529–3,091 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,120 | $3,460 | -9.8% | $2,808–3,432 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Kauai 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 Kauai County, HI, 2 bedrooms: $2,105.
What renters pay in 96765
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe | $1,870 | – |
| 96766 | Lihue | $2,270 | $2,002 |
| 96763 | Lanai City | $2,370 | $1,203 |
| 96762 | Laie | $3,030 | $2,650 |
| 96768 | Makawao | $2,620 | $1,629 |
| 96761 | Lahaina | $2,980 | $2,460 |
Fair Market Rents across Kauai 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.