Cheap Homes for Rent in Honolulu County, HI from $500 (86 Rentals)

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property at 55-650 Loala St
$500 - $1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$500 - $1,000

Total Monthly Price$500 - $1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

55-650 Loala St

LaieHI96762
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property at 84-116 Makau St
$875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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84-116 Makau St

WaianaeHI96792
property at 419A Atkinson Dr
$950 - $3,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

419A Atkinson Dr

HonoluluHI96814
property at 98-1038 Moanalua Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
Furnished

98-1038 Moanalua Rd, Unit 201a

98-1038 Moanalua Rd
AieaHI96701
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property at 5122 Likini St
$1,575 - $1,850
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

5122 Likini St

HonoluluHI96818
property at 84-680-680 Kili Dr
$1,600 - $2,100
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

84-680-680 Kili Dr

WaianaeHI96792
property at 1511 Nuuanu Ave
$1,600 - $2,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1511 Nuuanu Ave

HonoluluHI96817
property at 824 Kinau St
$1,525 - $2,200
Studio Rentals
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824 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 2888 Ala Ilima St
$1,650
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2888 Ala Ilima St

HonoluluHI96818

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property at 2525 Date St
$1,650 - $2,400
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

2525 Date St

HonoluluHI96826
property at 249 Kapili St
$1,690

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,690

Total Monthly Price$1,690
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
Furnished

249 Kapili St, Unit 301B

249 Kapili St
HonoluluHI96815
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Cheapest Available Honolulu County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Honolulu County, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1506 Piikoi St in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood priced from $900. 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments in the Kalihi Ahupua`a neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Honolulu County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Cloudbreak HawaiiBuilding 37Studio,$1,000
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kauhale Kamaile2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,270
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Kanekapolei CollectionStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,370
1608 Cottage Walk1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Honolulu County, HI

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Honolulu County area is the $2.11 price per square foot 2417 Nihi St Model at 2417 Nihi St, Unit lower level in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Honolulu County apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at Kalo Terrace starting at $799 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Kapahulu neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Honolulu County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2417 Nihi St, Unit lower level2417 Nihi St4BR,2BA$2.11
Kalo Terrace4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.59
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$1.00
44 -124 Ikeanani Dr, Unit B - Downstairs44 -124 Ikeanani Dr2BR,1BA$2.10
1957 Hoohai St, Unit Fornt 21957 Hoohai St2BR,1BA$2.74
2135 Haena Dr, Unit Cozy Furnished2135 Haena Dr1BR,1BA$2.59
Kauhale Kamaile2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
Aina Au Apartments2 Story Walk Up Building2BR,1BA$2.42
PATSY B. Y. DUNG1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.59
2112 Fern Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Honolulu County

What type of rentals are currently available in Honolulu County?

There are currently 3989 Apartments for Rent in Honolulu County, HI with pricing that ranges from $650 to $31,414. There are also 836 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Honolulu County ranging from $500 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Honolulu County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Honolulu County ranges from $500 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,809.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Honolulu County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Honolulu County range from $1,095 to $31,414, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,575.

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