Rent by ZIP · Kauai County
Rent in Lihue, HI 96766
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,270 (-7.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,942 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,720 | $1,860 | -7.5% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,625 ±$778 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,740 | $1,870 | -7% | $1,566–1,914 | $945 ±$544 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,460 | -7.7% | $2,043–2,497 | $2,002 ±$448 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,790 | $3,020 | -7.6% | $2,511–3,069 | $2,409 ±$291 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,180 | $3,350 | -5.1% | $2,862–3,498 | – |
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 96766
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96765 | Lawai | $2,290 | – |
| 96764 | Laupahoehoe | $1,870 | – |
| 96768 | Makawao | $2,620 | $1,629 |
| 96763 | Lanai City | $2,370 | $1,203 |
| 96769 | Makaweli | $2,100 | – |
| 96762 | Laie | $3,030 | $2,650 |
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.