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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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215 N King St

HonoluluHI96817

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property at 39 Hi?aloa St

$2,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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39 Hi?aloa St

HonoluluHI96817

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
Waena ApartmentsPualani2BR,1BA$2,275
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,280
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (A)Studio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $3.04 price per square foot Plumeria Model at Waena Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments starting at $1,708 with a $2.31 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.
Waena ApartmentsPlumeria3BR,1BA$3.04
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
1915 Ulana St, Unit #31915 Ulana St3BR,1BA$3.14
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.92
Halewai'olu Residences 55+1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
1570 Ohu St, Unit B1570 Ohu StStudio ,1BA$5.00
The Residences at Bishop PlaceAlcove One Bedroom(B)1BR,1BA$5.86
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalihi Palama

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalihi Palama?

There are currently 526 Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI with pricing that ranges from $980 to $4,900. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kalihi Palama ranging from $1,300 to $8,700.

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 $1,300 to $8,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,680.

Expert Rental Resources

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