
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,201 (29 Rentals)


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1506 Kaumualii St, Unit D312

Halewai'olu Residences 55+

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1628 Kahai St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1088 Bishop St, Unit 1808, Unit 1808

1516 Ward Ave, Unit 704, Unit 704
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1516 Ward Ave, Unit 708

1060 Bishop

55 S Kukui St

Hocking Building

Honuakaha Senior Rentals 62+

1625 Stillman Ln

Malulani Hale
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1454 Pele St

1312 Alapai St

34 Hialoa St

1611 Miller St

1641 Nuuanu Ave
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1684 Kamamalu Ave

Kapuna 1 Apartments

1516 Ward Ave

1719 Nuuanu Ave

1614 Emerson St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kalihi Palama?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi Palama Studio Apartments | $1,752 | $980 | $2,595 |
Kalihi Palama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,201 | $3,275 |
| Kalihi Palama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,654 | $1,645 | $6,010 |
| Kalihi Palama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,000 | $5,400 |
| Kalihi Palama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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Best Local Schools in Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kalihi Palama Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kalihi Palama?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kalihi Palama is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalihi Palama?
The cheapest apartment in Kalihi Palama is 34 Hialoa St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Kalihi Palama costs $3,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kalihi Palama?
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 4 regular apartments in Kalihi Palama 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 Kalihi Palama?
Cheap apartments in Kalihi Palama have an average cost of $301 which is $2,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama.
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