Rent by ZIP · Hawaii County
Rent in Pahoa, HI 96778
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,910 (-3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,293 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $1,510 | -2.6% | $1,323–1,617 | $869 ±$281 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,520 | -2.6% | $1,332–1,628 | $873 ±$114 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,970 | -3% | $1,719–2,101 | $1,348 ±$59 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,490 | -3.6% | $2,160–2,640 | $1,444 ±$117 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,870 | -4.9% | $2,457–3,003 | $1,184 ±$555 |
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 96778
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96777 | Pahala | $1,990 | – |
| 96779 | Paia | $3,360 | $2,339 |
| 96776 | Paauilo | $2,010 | – |
| 96780 | Papaaloa | $1,870 | – |
| 96781 | Papaikou | $2,130 | $1,463 |
| 96774 | Ookala | $2,080 | – |
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.