
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI from $900 (26 Rentals)


xx48 Lunalilo St, Unit 3E

Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

1055 Alewa Dr

2107 Lime St

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4433 Sierra Dr, Unit Garage,Pond, Tropical Living Room, Unit Garage,Pond, Tropical Living Room
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1439 Kewalo St, Unit 401

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2214 Aloha Dr, Unit Private room rental, Unit Private room rental

Halewai'olu Residences 55+

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4999 Kahala Ave, Unit one bedroom with bath, Unit one bedroom with bath

2048 Kapiolani Blvd

Hocking Building
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1089 Karratti Ln

Cooke House Apartments

1508 Pensacola St

Honuakaha Senior Rentals 62+

1650 Young St
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Malulani Hale

Pohulani - Elderly Apartments - 62yrs & Older

1547 Wilder Ave

34 Hialoa St

Kanekapolei Collection

1757 Algaroba St.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Honolulu?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $890 | $3,000 |
| Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $900 | $5,554 |
| Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Honolulu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,325 | $6,500 |
| Honolulu 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Honolulu Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Honolulu?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Honolulu is under $1,465.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Honolulu?
The cheapest apartment in Honolulu is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Honolulu costs $3,677.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Honolulu?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 357 regular apartments in Honolulu that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Honolulu?
Cheap apartments in Honolulu have an average cost of $881 which is $2,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Honolulu.
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