Rent by ZIP · Hawaii County
Rent in Papaikou, HI 96781
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,130 (-6.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,500 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 | $1,750 | -6.3% | $1,476–1,804 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,650 | $1,760 | -6.3% | $1,485–1,815 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,130 | $2,280 | -6.6% | $1,917–2,343 | $1,463 ±$290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,680 | $2,880 | -6.9% | $2,412–2,948 | $1,543 ±$512 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $3,320 | -9.9% | $2,691–3,289 | – |
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 96781
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96780 | Papaaloa | $1,870 | – |
| 96782 | Pearl City | $2,680 | $2,248 |
| 96779 | Paia | $3,360 | $2,339 |
| 96783 | Pepeekeo | $1,940 | $589 |
| 96778 | Pahoa | $1,910 | $1,348 |
| 96777 | Pahala | $1,990 | – |
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.