Rental Benchmark Overview
2-Bedroom Benchmark Rent
$2,332$27,984 per year · HUD Fiscal Year 2026Fair market rent & 30% rule in Kauai County, HI
Official HUD Fair Market Rents evaluated against local household income benchmarks.
Fair Market Rent Schedule & Wage Requirements: Kauai County, HI
Calculations assume standard housing affordability guidelines where shelter costs consume no more than 30% of gross income, based on full-time employment of 2,080 annual working hours.
| Bedroom Type | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | Min. Annual Income | Hourly Wage (40h/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,766 | $21,192 | $70,640 | $33.96/hr |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,777 | $21,324 | $71,080 | $34.17/hr |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentStandard Benchmark | $2,332 | $27,984 | $93,280 | $44.85/hr |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,866 | $34,392 | $114,640 | $55.12/hr |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,179 | $38,148 | $127,160 | $61.13/hr |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kauai County, HI
What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kauai County, HI?
For Fiscal Year 2026, the official HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom home in Kauai County, HI is $2,332 per month ($27,984 per year).
What hourly wage is needed to afford rent in Kauai County, HI?
To comfortably afford a 2-bedroom apartment at $2,332/month without exceeding 30% of income on rent, a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) must earn at least $44.85 per hour ($93,280/year).
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents by bedroom count in Kauai County, HI?
Official 2026 HUD rents in Kauai County, HI are: Studio: $1,766/mo, 1-Bedroom: $1,777/mo, 2-Bedroom: $2,332/mo, 3-Bedroom: $2,866/mo, and 4-Bedroom: $3,179/mo.
How do HUD Fair Market Rents compare to local incomes in Kauai County, HI?
At the local Census ACS median household income of $97,668/year ($8,139/month), the benchmark 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent represents 28.7% of monthly income.
How is the 30% housing affordability standard calculated in Kauai County, HI?
The federal 30% rule states that housing costs should not exceed 30% of gross household income. For a 2-bedroom rent of $2,332/month, the required minimum annual gross income is calculated as ($2,332 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $93,280 per year.