Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (47 Rentals)

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property at 138 Prospect St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

138 Prospect St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 24 Hialoa St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 16

24 Hialoa St, Unit Nuuanu Place

24 Hialoa St
HonoluluHI96817

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property at 2210 N School St

$1,700 - $3,950

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2210 N School St

HonoluluHI96819
property at 2622 Waolani Ave

$1,800 - $2,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2622 Waolani Ave

HonoluluHI96817

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2135 Eluwene St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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938 Owen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

938 Owen St

938 Owen StHonolulu, HI 96819
property at 818 S King St

$1,400 - $1,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

818 S King St

HonoluluHI96813
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Malulani Hale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malulani Hale

114 N Kuakini 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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property at 1188 Bishop St

$1,600 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

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1188 Bishop St

HonoluluHI96813
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Kauhale Kaka'ako
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kauhale Kaka'ako

860 Halekauwila StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Kapuna 1 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kapuna 1 Apartments

1015 N School StHonolulu, HI 96817
Senior Living
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Smith-Beretania
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith-Beretania

1170 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817

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39 Hialoa St
2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Hialoa St

39 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
property at 824 Kinau St

$1,800 - $2,200

Studio Rentals

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824 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813

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 Studio unit found at 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments priced from $980. Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,201. Here are the most affordable Kalihi Palama apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
938 Owen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,275
1060 Bishop2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,350
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $1.87 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 938 Owen St in the in the Kalihi Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 1060 Bishop starting at $2,350 with a $3.27 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.
938 Owen St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.87
1060 Bishop2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.27
1725 Hoe St1725 Hoe St2BR,1BA$2.54
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.91
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.40
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.80

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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 Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,201, while the average apartment in Kalihi Palama costs $3,095.

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.

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 $317 which is $2,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama.

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