Renting in Hilo
Hilo's rental market runs genuinely close to the national comparison figure, within Hawaii's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cross-source spread
Cited median rent ran ~$1,427/month, versus a separate cited average of ~$1,726/month for the most recent month reviewed.
The lowest-rent county in Hawaii
Hawaii County overall was cited as carrying the lowest median rent (~$1,510/month) among Hawaii's four counties.
Hawaii landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Hawaii statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Hilo as elsewhere in the state.
Key takeaways
- Hilo's rent ran $1,427-$1,726/month depending on the cited source.
- Hawaii County carries the lowest median rent of Hawaii's four counties.
- Hawaii statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
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