Furnished Rentals in Hawaiʻi
Furnished homes and condos for 30 days or more, by the month or by the year. Here for work, family, a fresh start or a home in transition? Find a place to land, straight from owners and local property managers.
Current Listings
We’re onboarding our first owners and property managers now. As homes go live they’ll appear here, featured homes first, and you’ll be able to narrow them by island, region, property type and stay length.
Every listing shows the essentials up front:
- Monthly rent and what it includes
- Stay length: the shortest and longest stays the owner offers, from 30 days to a year-long lease
- Furnishings: what’s provided, from beds and linens to kitchenware and a work desk
- Availability: when it opens up and how long you can stay
- Location: island and region, linked to our neighborhood guides
- Who you’re dealing with: owner or property manager, contacted directly
Own or manage a furnished rental? List it at no cost during our launch .
What Brings You to the Islands?
People come to Hawaiʻi for a job, for family, or for a fresh start. A furnished home means no container to ship across the Pacific. Just unpack and start living. Whatever brings you here, you’re welcome.
Traveling Nurses and Healthcare Staff
Contracts often run 13 weeks, sometimes back to back. Look for a quiet bedroom for sleeping after night shifts and an easy drive to your hospital.
Relocating for Work or Family
A furnished place buys you time to learn the neighborhoods and commutes before you sign a year lease or ship a container across the Pacific.
Military and Federal Assignments
PCS moves, temporary duty and waits for base housing. Ask owners about flexible end dates and whether they’ll work with your orders.
Displaced by Fire, Flood or Repairs
When home isn’t livable, insurance additional living expense (ALE) coverage often pays for comparable housing. Many owners can bill an insurer or adjuster directly.
Remote Workers
A real desk, reliable internet and a time zone two hours behind the West Coast in winter and three in summer (Hawaiʻi skips daylight saving). Early meetings come with the view.
Snowbirds and Seasonal Stays
A few months of island winter, in a home with a full kitchen instead of a hotel room. Winter dates go first, so start looking early.
Building or Remodeling a Home
Six to twelve months near the job site while the contractor works, without paying for storage and a hotel at the same time.
Project Crews, Consultants and Researchers
Engineers, tradespeople, visiting faculty and production crews in for a contract or a season. Need several homes at once? Send us a request.
Locals Between Homes
Between leases, a home sale or a big life change, a furnished month or two can bridge the gap close to work, school and ʻohana (family).
Rentals by Island
Each island has its own pace, neighborhoods and rhythm. Not sure where to start? Compare the islands side by side .
Oʻahu
Honolulu, the North Shore, and the Windward and Leeward coasts. The most jobs, hospitals and flights in the state.
Maui County
Maui’s beach towns and Upcountry, plus quiet, rural Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Big Island
Sunny Kona and Kohala, green Hilo and Puna, and wide-open Kaʻū. Nine regions to explore.
Kauaʻi
The Garden Isle: small towns, green mountains and a slower pace, from Hanalei to Waimea.
How Renting Through Hawaii Monthly Rental Works
- Browse. Find a home that fits your island, dates and budget.
- Contact the owner or manager directly. Your inquiry goes straight to them. We don’t sit in the middle.
- Agree on terms in writing. You sign the rental agreement with the owner or manager, and pay them directly.
It’s free to browse and contact owners. We don’t take bookings, hold deposits or process payments. See our Terms of Use for details.
Before You Rent: A Quick Checklist
A few things worth asking about any furnished rental in Hawaiʻi:
- How long you can stay. Each owner sets the stay lengths they offer, from 30 days to a year-long lease. Confirm your dates fit before you book flights or give notice at home. Our rental rules overview has the general picture by island.
- What to pack. Furnished usually means furniture, kitchenware and linens, but it varies. Ask for a list so you can pack a suitcase instead of shipping boxes across the ocean.
- What’s included. Electricity in Hawaiʻi costs more than almost anywhere in the country. Ask whether utilities, internet, parking and laundry are in the rent or extra. Our local resources by island list the providers.
- Taxes. Hawaiʻi taxes rentals of less than 180 days much like a hotel stay, which adds close to 19% to the rent. At 180 days or more, you’ll generally pay only the general excise tax, about 4.7%. Ask whether the quoted rent includes taxes, and see the Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation for details.
- Who’s paying. If an employer, agency or insurer is covering the rent, say so up front. Ask whether the owner can invoice them directly and what paperwork they need.
- Fees and a written agreement. Ask about cleaning fees and the security deposit, then get everything in writing: dates, rent, deposit and what happens if plans change.
- A car. Outside urban Honolulu, you’ll almost certainly need one. Budget for a long-term rental car, or for shipping your own.
Protect Yourself From Rental Scams
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards to hold a rental.
- Ask for a live video walkthrough if you can’t see the place in person.
- Be wary of prices far below similar rentals, or pressure to pay before you’ve seen an agreement.
- Search the listing’s photos and address online. Scammers often copy real listings and change the contact info.
Think you’ve spotted a scam? Report it to the Federal Trade Commission , and let us know through our contact page if it involves a listing here.
Rental FAQ
Does it cost anything to use the site as a renter?
No. Browsing and contacting owners is free. Any rent, deposit or fees are between you and the owner or manager, and are spelled out in your rental agreement.
How do I book a rental?
You don’t book through us. Contact the owner or property manager from the listing, ask your questions and sign a written agreement with them directly.
How long can I stay?
Stays start at 30 days, and you can stay as long as you and the owner agree, within the dates the listing offers. If you’re deciding between five and six months, the longer stay can cost less: rentals of 180 days or more generally skip Hawaiʻi’s hotel-style lodging taxes.
Can I rent for a full year?
Yes, if the owner offers it. Furnished year-long leases are welcome here, and each listing shows the longest stay available. It’s a good fit if you’re relocating and want time to settle before buying furniture or signing an unfurnished lease.
Can I rent for just one month?
Sometimes. Stays start at 30 days, and some homes offer month-to-month terms. Many others ask for longer stays, so check each listing’s stay lengths. “Monthly” is also how rent is quoted and paid, like a lease.
Can my employer, agency or insurance company pay?
Often, yes. Many owners and property managers can invoice a company, staffing agency or insurer directly. Mention who’s paying when you inquire, so the owner can tell you what they need.
Are all the rentals furnished?
Almost all of them. Most listings are move-in-ready homes and condos, because shipping furniture to Hawaiʻi is slow and expensive. A few unfurnished homes are listed for longer leases, and each listing says which it is.
Are the listings verified?
Listings come from owners and property managers, who confirm they’re authorized to rent the property and that it follows local rules. We review submissions, but we can’t inspect every property, so do your own checks before you sign or pay.
Finding Housing for Someone Else?
Relocation teams, insurance adjusters, staffing agencies, HR departments and project managers: tell us the island, dates, budget and how many homes you need. We’ll connect you with owners and local property managers who fit, as listings come online.
Own a Furnished Rental?
Be one of the first listings on the site. It’s no cost during our launch, and inquiries come straight to you, from nurses and relocating families to insurance and corporate stays. Managing several homes? Ask about partner options .