Rent by ZIP · Kauai County
Rent in Waimea, HI 96796
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,100 (+4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,612 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,590 | $1,530 | +3.9% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,540 | +3.9% | $1,440–1,760 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,020 | +4% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,490 ±$294 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,530 | +2% | $2,322–2,838 | $1,829 ±$641 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,870 | $3,000 | -4.3% | $2,583–3,157 | – |
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 96796
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96795 | Waimanalo | $2,110 | $1,967 |
| 96797 | Waipahu | $2,530 | $1,946 |
| 96793 | Wailuku | $2,470 | $1,926 |
| 96792 | Waianae | $2,260 | $1,639 |
| 96791 | Waialua | $2,740 | $1,968 |
| 96790 | Kula | $2,840 | $2,063 |
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.