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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,679 | $1,050 | $2,495 |
| Honolulu Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $900 | $7,074 |
| Honolulu Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,245 | $6,500 |
| Honolulu Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Honolulu Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $1,545 | $6,564 |
From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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.
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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I can't imagine raising my daughter anywhere else. It's expensive but worth it.
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Honolulu is at Moana Vista Apartments listed at $1,645.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Honolulu is $4,305.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Honolulu is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $2,869 at Kapilina Beach Homes.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Honolulu is currently at 834 sq ft.
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.
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