Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (14 Rentals)

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545 Queen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

545 Queen St

545 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
Senior Living
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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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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 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
Halewai'olu Residences 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,128
Waena ApartmentsKiele1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of November 08, 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 $2,150 with a $3.69 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$3.69
Halewai'olu Residences 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
The Residences at Bishop Place1 Bedroom (D)1BR,1BA$5.42
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$5.44
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #1

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 $2,350.

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 $2,925.

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 9 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 $467 which is $2,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama.

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