Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (11 Rentals)

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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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2135 Eluwene St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kalihi Palama Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kalihi Palama area of Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,201. Kokua Hale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable Kalihi Palama apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
The Residences at Bishop PlaceUrban 1 Bedroom (C)1BR,1BA$1,925
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,089
Waena ApartmentsKiele1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the Kiele Model at Waena Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $3.65 price per square foot in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalihi Palama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Waena ApartmentsKiele1BR,1BA$3.65
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.60
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (A)Studio ,1BA$5.63
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalihi Palama?

The cheapest apartment in Kalihi Palama is Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,201, while the average apartment in Kalihi Palama costs $2,700.

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 3 regular apartments in Kalihi Palama that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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