Kauai County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Hawaii. Population: 73,511.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,766/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+98% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,777/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
+85% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,332/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+98% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,866/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
+88% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,179/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
+81% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,597 | $1,766 | +$169 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,625 | $1,777 | +$152 (+9.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,135 | $2,332 | +$197 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,810 | $2,866 | +$56 (+2.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,324 | $3,179 | $-145 (-4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$71,080
$5,923/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$93,280
$7,773/month gross
Other Counties in Hawaii
Honolulu County
1 BR: $2,016/mo
Hawaii County
1 BR: $1,603/mo
Kalawao County
1 BR: $1,899/mo
Maui County
1 BR: $2,000/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.