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Hawaii Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,538
2 Bedrooms
$2,550
3 Bedrooms
$3,025
YoY Trend
+3%
Days on Market
22d
Honolulu
96816
1BR$1,799
2BR$2,800
3BR$3,450
YoY
-6.3%
DOM
24.19d
Listings
164
Hilo
96720
1BR$1,276
2BR$2,300
3BR$2,600
YoY
+12.3%
DOM
20.63d
Listings
67
Hawaii Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Hawaii
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 60 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Hawaii security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
1 month
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
Yes (check locally)
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Hawaii law
✅ Landlord Rights
→Can evict for lease violations
→No rent control statewide
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Strong habitability code
→24-hr entry notice strictly enforced
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Hawaii before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Mold
Rent Control Status
Hawaii rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Hawaii
Hawaii has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Hawaii Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Hawaii?+
The average eviction timeline in Hawaii is 60 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 5 days. Filing fee is $110–$215.
What is the security deposit limit in Hawaii?+
In Hawaii, the security deposit maximum is 1 month. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Hawaii have rent control?+
No. Hawaii has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Hawaii?+
Landlords in Hawaii must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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