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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 | $1,820 | $980 | $2,725 |
| Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $900 | $4,389 |
| Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,481 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Honolulu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $1,325 | $6,420 |
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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 $4,329.
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 245 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 $794 which is $3,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Honolulu.
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Your Guide to the Aloha Life: The Top Value Neighborhoods for Renting in Honolulu
Written by: Allison Wallis
I’m Allison, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. I’ve lived on Oʻahu for nearly 20 years, and my husband and I are raising a daughter here. While it’s expensive, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
