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

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property at 1055 Alewa Dr

$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1055 Alewa Dr

HonoluluHI96817
property at 1088 Bishop St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 8

1088 Bishop St, Unit 1808, Unit 1808

1088 Bishop St
HonoluluHI96813

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property at 55 S Kukui St

$2,050 - $2,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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55 S Kukui St

HonoluluHI96813

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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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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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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
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property at 1614 Emerson St

$2,000 - $2,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1614 Emerson St

HonoluluHI96813

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Smith-Beretania
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith-Beretania

1170 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
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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 Studio unit found at Kokua Hale priced from $1,310. 34 Hialoa St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Kalihi Palama apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
34 Hialoa Stone bed/one bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Halewai'olu Residences 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,800
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,300
k3800ty - Keauhou Lane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,475
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $2.88 price per square foot 1625 Frog Ln Model at 1625 Frog Ln, Unit #C in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at k3800ty - Keauhou Lane starting at $2,475 with a $3.92 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.
1625 Frog Ln, Unit #C1625 Frog Ln2BR,1BA$2.88
k3800ty - Keauhou Lane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.92
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.95
Halewai'olu Residences 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
1511 Nuuanu Ave, Unit #8271511 Nuuanu Ave1BR,1BA$4.01
34 Hialoa Stone bed/one bath1BR,1BA$3.13
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.63
914 Kinau St914 Kinau St1BR,1BA$5.24
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.60
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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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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