Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (16 Rentals)

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545 Queen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

545 Queen St

545 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
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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
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2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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Malulani Hale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malulani Hale

114 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
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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 1506 Piikoi St priced from $900. Loliana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Kalihi Palama apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $1.94 price per square foot 1725 Hoe St Model at 1725 Hoe St, Unit B in the in the Kalihi Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Punahou Heights starting at $2,549 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Honolulu 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.
1725 Hoe St, Unit B1725 Hoe St2BR,1BA$1.94
Punahou Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.28
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$3.57
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
1927 Kalani St, Unit B1927 Kalani StStudio ,1BA$4.62
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Honolulu, HI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $2,075.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kalihi Palama is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Kalihi Palama costs $3,000.

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 $210 which is $2,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama.

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