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Section 8 rent in Urban Honolulu, HI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Urban Honolulu, HI MSA, covering 60 ZIP codes.

$2,780Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$3,058Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
60ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$1,400$1,953$2,830$2,148
1 Bedroom$1,530$2,121$3,080$2,333
2 Bedrooms$2,000$2,780$4,030$3,058
3 Bedrooms$2,800$3,896$5,650$4,285
4 Bedrooms$3,360$4,669$6,770$5,136

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$5,560$66,720
Triplex3 × 2BR$8,340$100,080
Fourplex4 × 2BR$11,120$133,440
Fourplex4 × 3BR$15,584$187,008

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Hawaii multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 60 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
96825 $3,080 $4,030 $5,650 $6,770
96734 $2,810 $3,680 $5,160 $6,180
96863 $2,810 $3,680 $5,160 $6,180
96821 $2,780 $3,640 $5,100 $6,110
96818 $2,660 $3,490 $4,890 $5,860
96853 $2,660 $3,490 $4,890 $5,860
96860 $2,480 $3,250 $4,560 $5,460
96706 $2,460 $3,220 $4,510 $5,410
96707 $2,460 $3,220 $4,510 $5,410
96815 $2,370 $3,100 $4,340 $5,210
96762 $2,320 $3,040 $4,260 $5,100
96786 $2,320 $3,040 $4,260 $5,100
96857 $2,320 $3,040 $4,260 $5,100
96791 $2,280 $2,990 $4,190 $5,020
96759 $2,190 $2,870 $4,020 $4,810

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Urban Honolulu, HI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Urban Honolulu, HI MSA is $2,780 per month, ranging from $2,000 to $4,030 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $3,058.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Urban Honolulu, HI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $2,000 to $4,030 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Hawaii?
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