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1218 N School St

HonoluluHI96817

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1650 Kanunu St, Unit 906
$1,550
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1650 Kanunu St, Unit 906

1650 Kanunu StHonolulu, HI 96814
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2551 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio Apartments

2551 Kapiolani Blvd

2551 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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1302 Kinau St
Studio Apartments

1302 Kinau St

1302 Kinau StHonolulu, HI 96814

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2048 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 Kapiolani Blvd

2048 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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1818 Anapuni St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1818 Anapuni St

1818 Anapuni StHonolulu, HI 96822
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1089 Karratti Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1089 Karratti Ln

1089 Karratti LnHonolulu, HI 96822
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1508 Pensacola St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1508 Pensacola St

1508 Pensacola StHonolulu, 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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2135 Eluwene St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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Liholiho Lani
2 Bedroom Apartments

Liholiho Lani

1615 Liholiho StHonolulu, HI 96822
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938 Owen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

938 Owen St

938 Owen 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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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1718 Anapuni St
Studio Apartments

1718 Anapuni St

1718 Anapuni StHonolulu, 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
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Naulu
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Naulu

99-009 Kalaloa StAiea, HI 96701
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Waipahu West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waipahu West

94-820 Awanei StWaipahu, HI 96797
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91-737 Fort Weaver Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

91-737 Fort Weaver Rd

91-737 Fort Weaver RdEwa Beach, HI 96706
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Pearl Regency
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Regency

98-402 Koauka LoopAiea, HI 96701
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Val Hala Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Hala Apartments

45-677 Kamehameha HwyKaneohe, HI 96744
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Honolulu, HI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Honolulu, HI

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Honolulu, HI area range in price from $900 to $29,742 with an overall median price of $4,260. The three Honolulu neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kapahulu at $1,000, Mccully Moiliili at $1,000, and Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis 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
Kapahulu$2,180$1,00063
Mccully Moiliili$2,180$1,00058
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis$2,195$1,00063
Manana Ahupua`a$2,222$1,7951
Waimano Ahupua`a$2,222$1,7951
Manoa$2,251$1,00058
Waikele Ahupua`a$2,650$2,6501
Chinatown$2,725$98011
Downtown Honolulu$2,725$98012
Financial District$2,725$98012

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$1,375
2612 KapiolaniOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
938 Owen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI

As of June 28, 2026 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 28 Kainehe St Model at 28 Kainehe St, Unit A2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Kailua 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
28 Kainehe St, Unit A228 Kainehe St2BR,2BA$2.67
4999 Kahala Ave, Unit one bedroom with bath4999 Kahala Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
1446 Liholiho St, Unit B1446 Liholiho St2BR,1BA$2.85
938 Owen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.87
Napali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.75
516 Kamoku St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.43
1725 Hoe St1725 Hoe St2BR,1BA$2.54
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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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.

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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 $1,545.

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 $4,260.

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 262 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 $882 which is $3,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Honolulu.

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