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property at 99-580 Honohina St

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

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property at 1535 PENSACOLA St

$1,400

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$1,400

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1535 PENSACOLA St

HonoluluHI96822

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property at 2525 Date St

$1,595 - $2,100

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2525 Date St

HonoluluHI96826

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property at 55 S Kukui St

$1,600 - $2,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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55 S Kukui St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 747 Amana St

$1,600 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

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747 Amana St

HonoluluHI96814

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property at 750 Amana St

$1,600 - $3,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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750 Amana St

HonoluluHI96814
property at 2888 Ala Ilima St

$1,650

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$1,650

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

2888 Ala Ilima St, Unit 1807, Unit 1807

2888 Ala Ilima St
HonoluluHI96818

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Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Honolulu, HI

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Honolulu, HI area range in price from $890 to $25,486 with an overall median price of $3,692. The three Honolulu neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waimano Ahupua`a at $1,575, Manoa at $890, and Mccully Moiliili 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
Waimano Ahupua`a$1,950$1,5751
Manoa$2,125$89071
Mccully Moiliili$2,180$1,00064
Manana Ahupua`a$2,275$1,5752
Waimalu Ahupua`a$2,275$1,5752
Kalauao Ahupua`a$2,300$1,5755
Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village$2,300$1,9953
Hickham$2,300$1,7003
Diamond Head Kapahulu St Louis$2,400$1,00081
Kapahulu$2,400$1,00082

Cheapest Available Honolulu Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at 1302 Kinau Street in the Lower Punchbowl neighborhood priced from $855. 1506 Piikoi St in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Honolulu apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1302 Kinau Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$855
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,445
34 Hialoa Stone bed/one bath1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI

As of April 19, 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 Orchid Model at Kapilina Beach Homes starting at $3,453 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Ewa 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
Kapilina Beach HomesOrchid4BR,2BA$2.81
4999 Kahala Ave, Unit one bedroom with bath4999 Kahala Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
44 -124 Ikeanani Dr44 -124 Ikeanani Dr2BR,1BA$2.10
WaikaheTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.73
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
4448 Sierra Dr, Unit Studio, Pond, Tropical Living Room4448 Sierra Dr1BR,1BA$2.74
34 Hialoa Stone bed/one bath1BR,1BA$3.02
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Honolulu

What type of rentals are currently available in Honolulu?

There are currently 3328 Apartments for Rent in Honolulu, HI with pricing that ranges from $890 to $25,486. There are also 585 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Honolulu ranging from $800 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Honolulu?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Honolulu ranges from $800 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Honolulu?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Honolulu range from $1,000 to $25,486, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $9,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,325.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.