Cheap Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI from $600 (63 Rentals)

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2551 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio Apartments

2551 Kapiolani Blvd

2551 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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2048 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 Kapiolani Blvd

2048 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1089 Karratti Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1089 Karratti Ln

1089 Karratti LnHonolulu, HI 96822
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1650 Young St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Young St

1650 Young StHonolulu, HI 96826
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Ala Wai House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Wai House

2411 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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1508 Pensacola St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1508 Pensacola St

1508 Pensacola StHonolulu, HI 96822
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Liholiho Lani
2 Bedroom Apartments

Liholiho Lani

1615 Liholiho StHonolulu, HI 96822
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2135 Eluwene St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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Malulani Hale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malulani Hale

114 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1547 Wilder Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1547 Wilder Ave

1547 Wilder AveHonolulu, HI 96822
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Canal House
Studio Apartments

Canal House

2611 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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1757 Algaroba St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1757 Algaroba St.

1757 Algaroba StHonolulu, HI 96826

Honolulu, HI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Honolulu, HI

Pricing Updated: 09/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Honolulu, HI area range in price from $650 to $13,870 with an overall median price of $3,316. The three Honolulu neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Manoa at $1,000, Waimano Ahupua`a at $1,500, and Mccully Moiliili at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Honolulu Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Manoa$1,750$1,000122
Waimano Ahupua`a$1,930$1,5002
Mccully Moiliili$2,137$1,000123
Waihe`e Ahupua`a$2,250$2,2501
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis$2,400$900157
Kapahulu$2,400$900157
Kuliouou$2,500$2,5001
Kuliouou Kalani Iki$2,500$2,5001
Palolo$2,500$9001
Lower Punchbowl$2,575$65024

Cheapest Available Honolulu Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1506 Piikoi St in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood priced from $900. Waikiki Vista in the Kapahulu neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Honolulu apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,445
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Waikiki Walina ApartmentsStudio - Plan B - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI

As of September 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Honolulu area is the $0.59 price per square foot 4-Bedroom Model at Kalo Terrace in the in the Kapahulu neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Honolulu apartment is the 531 Hahaione St Model at 531 Hahaione St, Unit 10D starting at $3,350 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Waimanalo Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Honolulu apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kalo Terrace4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.59
531 Hahaione St, Unit 10D531 Hahaione St2BR,2BA$2.77
Kapilina Beach HomesPlumeria2BR,1.5BA$2.67
44-124 Ikeanani Dr, Unit A - Upstairs Unit44-124 Ikeanani Dr1BR,1BA$2.99
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Bayview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1725 Hoe St, Unit D1725 Hoe St2BR,1BA$2.62
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Honolulu Overview

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and located on the island of Oahu. It is the tourism, military defense, and international business hub in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The residential population of the city and surrounding county is nearly 1 million people, but more than 8 million people visit each year. Finding apartments in Honolulu is a dream that many people have due to the beautiful surroundings, relaxed island lifestyle, and big city atmosphere. Ranking as one of the most livable cities in the world for quality of life and standard of living conditions, it is also one of the safest cities in America due to strict gun control laws, low car fatality rates, and few violent crimes.

Why live in Honolulu, HI?

Island living with the conveniences of modern city life is a huge draw for most people who move to Honolulu. Beautiful beaches, world-class surfing, friendly locals, and comfortable year-round temperatures are what make Hawaiian living a dream. Apartments in Honolulu are surprisingly affordable and run the gamut of beach bungalow living to modern high-rise style. Whether you work in the tourism industry, for the military, or are a student, life in Honolulu is exciting and can feel like being on vacation every day with all the sun and fun activities that are available.

Honolulu, HI
Population: 347,397

Ranked #56

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Honolulu, HI

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,595.

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 $3,316.

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 515 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 $822 which is $2,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Honolulu.

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