Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kapahulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $600 (64 Rentals)

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property at 2421 Ala Wai Blvd

$1,388

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$1,388

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$1,388

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2421 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit 4A

2421 Ala Wai Blvd
HonoluluHI96815

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property at 444 Niu St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

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444 Niu St, Unit 1212

444 Niu St
HonoluluHI96815
property at 2845 Waialae Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

2845 Waialae Ave, Unit 218

2845 Waialae Ave
HonoluluHI96826
property at 607 Isenberg St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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607 Isenberg St, Unit 6

607 Isenberg St
HonoluluHI96826
property at 2442 Tusitala St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2442 Tusitala St, Unit 310

2442 Tusitala St
HonoluluHI96815
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2551 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio Apartments

2551 Kapiolani Blvd

2551 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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2048 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 Kapiolani Blvd

2048 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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Ala Wai House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Wai House

2411 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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property at 249 Kapili St

$1,350 - $1,500

Studio Rentals

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249 Kapili St

HonoluluHI96815

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Canal House
Studio Apartments

Canal House

2611 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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1757 Algaroba St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1757 Algaroba St.

1757 Algaroba StHonolulu, HI 96826

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Hale Wai Nani
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hale Wai Nani

287 Wai Nani WayHonolulu, HI 96815
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516 Kamoku St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 Kamoku St

516 Kamoku StHonolulu, HI 96826
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Kapiolani Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kapiolani Village

2647 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
property at 2572 Lemon Rd

$1,798 - $2,597

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2572 Lemon Rd

HonoluluHI96815

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Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kapahulu Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kapahulu area of Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at Waikiki Vista priced from $1,200. Weinberg Hale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Kapahulu apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,375
2612 KapiolaniOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
WaikaheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
516 Kamoku St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,650
Waikiki Walina ApartmentsStudio - Plan C - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,837
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Studio Long termStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kapahulu, HI

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kapahulu area is the $0.59 price per square foot 4-Bedroom Model at Kalo Terrace in the in the Kapahulu neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Kapahulu apartment is the 2575 Kuhio Ave Model at 2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 404 starting at $3,850 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Diamond Head neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kapahulu apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kalo Terrace4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.59
2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 4042575 Kuhio Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
Napali Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.03
516 Kamoku St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.43
2612 Kapiolani2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.38
Hale Mahana ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$4.16
Waikiki Walina ApartmentsStudio - Plan C - RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.69
Lilia WaikikiSMStudio ,1BA$7.10
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12

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Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #30

Among cities in Hawaii for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kapahulu Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kapahulu?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kapahulu is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kapahulu?

The cheapest apartment in Kapahulu is 2612 Kapiolani which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Kapahulu costs $2,152.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kapahulu?

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 47 regular apartments in Kapahulu 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 Kapahulu?

Cheap apartments in Kapahulu have an average cost of $1,148 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kapahulu.

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