Cheap Homes for Rent in Diamond Head Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $800 (19 Rentals)

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property at 249 Kapili St

$1,450 - $1,500

Studio Rentals

Available Now

249 Kapili St

HonoluluHI96815

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property at 234 ?Ohua Ave

$1,550 - $1,600

Studio Rentals

Available Now

234 ?Ohua Ave

HonoluluHI96815
property at 445 Seaside Ave

$1,675 - $2,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

445 Seaside Ave

HonoluluHI96815
property at 300 Wai Nani Way

$1,700 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

300 Wai Nani Way

HonoluluHI96815

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property at 2442 Tusitala St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

2442 Tusitala St

HonoluluHI96815

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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 Ala Wai Gardens Apartments priced from $1,395. Kanekapolei Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Diamond Head apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,525
250 Kapili StFully Furn Studio Long termStudio,1BA$1,850
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Studio Long termStudio,1BA$1,950
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Head, HI

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Head area is the $6.97 price per square foot 3F Model at Lilia Waikiki in the in the Diamond Head neighborhood starting from $13,897. The second greatest value Diamond Head apartment is the 2575 Kuhio Ave Model at 2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 404 starting at $3,850 with a $3.44 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.
Lilia Waikiki3F3BR,3BA$6.97
2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 4042575 Kuhio Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$3.56
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Jr 1 Bedroom Long term1BR,1BA$7.34
3147 Francis St, Unit 23147 Francis StStudio ,1BA$10.42
2214 Aloha Dr, Unit Private room rental2214 Aloha Dr1BR,2BA$15.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Diamond Head, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Head

What type of rentals are currently available in Diamond Head?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Diamond Head, HI with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $22,114. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Diamond Head ranging from $800 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Diamond Head?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Diamond Head ranges from $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Diamond Head?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Diamond Head range from $4,600 to $22,114, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,400.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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