Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Head Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,300 (162 Rentals)

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Lilia Waikiki
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$3,003 - $17,007
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lilia Waikiki

2380 Kuhio AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Canal House
Studio Apartments

Canal House

2611 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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Fairway House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway House

2916 Date StHonolulu, HI 96816

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Aloha Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha Towers

430 Lewers StHonolulu, HI 96815
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Waikiki Skyliner
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waikiki Skyliner

2415 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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Fairway Manor
Studio Apartments

Fairway Manor

2465 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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Seaside Suites
Studio Apartments

Seaside Suites

440 Seaside AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Foster Tower
Studio Apartments

Foster Tower

2500 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Kainalu Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kainalu Apartments

2801 Coconut AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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The Palms
Studio Apartments

The Palms

431 Nahua StHonolulu, HI 96815
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250 Ohua Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

250 Ohua Ave

250 Ohua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Pacific Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Oasis

455 Nohonani StHonolulu, HI 96815

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Diamond Head Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Head Vista

2600 Pualani WayHonolulu, HI 96815
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Kaiolu Sunrise
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kaiolu Sunrise

430 Kaiolu StHonolulu, HI 96815
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Sans Souci
Studio Apartments

Sans Souci

2877 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Kuhio Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kuhio Village

2463 Kuhio AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Diamond Head Alii
Studio Apartments

Diamond Head Alii

3017-3035 Pualei CirHonolulu, HI 96815

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The Ambassador
Studio Apartments

The Ambassador

2957 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Tropic Seas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropic Seas

2943 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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3215 Hoolulu St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3215 Hoolulu St

3215 Hoolulu StHonolulu, HI 96815
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Oceanside Manor
Studio Apartments

Oceanside Manor

3015 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Ala Wai Palms
Studio Apartments

Ala Wai Palms

2355 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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927 10th Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

927 10th Ave

927 10th AveHonolulu, HI 96816
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735 Makaleka Ave
Studio Apartments

735 Makaleka Ave

735 Makaleka AveHonolulu, HI 96816
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3204 Brokaw St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3204 Brokaw St

3204 Brokaw StHonolulu, HI 96815

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Diamond Head Surf
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Head Surf

3810-3824 Pualei CirHonolulu, HI 96815
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Kuhio Courte
Studio Apartments

Kuhio Courte

2170 Kuhio AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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808 Makaleka Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

808 Makaleka Ave

808 Makaleka AveHonolulu, HI 96816
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2942 Date St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2942 Date St

2942 Date StHonolulu, HI 96816
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The Tahitienne
Studio Apartments

The Tahitienne

2999 Kalakaua AveHonolulu, HI 96815
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Ala Wai Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Wai Vista

2503 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815

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Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diamond Head Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at Kanekapolei Collection priced from $1,370. Ala Wai Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Diamond Head apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kanekapolei CollectionStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,370
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Studio Long termStudio,1BA$1,950
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$2,495
Lilia Waikiki1R1BR,1BA$3,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Head, HI

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Head area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2575 Kuhio Ave Model at 2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 404 in the in the Diamond Head neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Diamond Head apartment is the 2 Bdrm - Plan4 Model at Napili Towers starting at $2,495 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Diamond Head neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Head apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 4042575 Kuhio Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$3.17
441 Lewers St, Unit 808441 Lewers St2BR,1BA$5.75
Kanekapolei CollectionStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.09
Lilia WaikikiSTStudio ,1BA$8.00
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Jr 1 Bedroom Long term1BR,1BA$7.34

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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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Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI

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Among cities in Hawaii for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Head Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Head?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Head is under $3,158.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Head?

The cheapest apartment in Diamond Head is Waikiki Whale Watcher which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Diamond Head costs $3,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Head?

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 24 regular apartments in Diamond Head 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 Diamond Head?

Cheap apartments in Diamond Head have an average cost of $2,912 which is $768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Head.

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