Cheap Homes for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,500 (24 Rentals)

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property at 824 Kinau St
$1,525 - $2,200
Studio Rentals
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824 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 1511 Nuuanu Ave
$1,600 - $2,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1511 Nuuanu Ave

HonoluluHI96817
property at 1438 Liliha St
$1,700 - $2,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1438 Liliha St

HonoluluHI96817
property at 785 Kinau St
$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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785 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813

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property at 801 South St
$1,850 - $2,800
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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801 South St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 1516 Ward Ave
$1,900 - $2,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1516 Ward Ave

HonoluluHI96822

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property at 216A Iolani Ave
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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216A Iolani Ave

HonoluluHI96813
property at 827 Kinau St
$2,200
1 Bedroom Rentals
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827 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813

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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 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments priced from $980. 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
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
1608 Cottage Walk1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,385
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,577
1623 Alapai1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $4.87 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ke Kilohana in the in the Downtown Honolulu neighborhood starting from $3,600. 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.
Ke Kilohana2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$4.87
1060 Bishop2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.27
2020 Waterhouse St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.75
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.87
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.82
22171BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$7.07
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.62
1608 Cottage Walk1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.96
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalihi Palama

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalihi Palama?

There are currently 534 Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI with pricing that ranges from $980 to $16,515. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kalihi Palama ranging from $1,500 to $5,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kalihi Palama?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kalihi Palama ranges from $1,500 to $5,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,976.

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