Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manoa Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (18 Rentals)

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2048 Kapiolani Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2048 Kapiolani Blvd

2048 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826
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1650 Young St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Young St

1650 Young StHonolulu, HI 96826
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1547 Wilder Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1547 Wilder Ave

1547 Wilder AveHonolulu, HI 96822

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Chateau Chamberlain
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Chamberlain

1711 Dole StHonolulu, HI 96822
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Manoa, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manoa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manoa area of Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1506 Piikoi St priced from $900. Hale Mahana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Manoa apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Hale Mahana ApartmentsC33BR,2BA$1,195
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manoa, HI

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manoa area is the $2.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,563. The second greatest value Manoa apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at 1245 Palolo Ave starting at $2,400 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Waikiki Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manoa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
1245 Palolo AveTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$3.43
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan32BR,1BA$4.00
WaikaheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.51
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Weinberg HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Jr 1 Bedroom M-to-M1BR,1BA$6.88
2036 9th Ave, Unit Stduio Room2036 9th AveStudio ,1BA$5.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Honolulu, HI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Manoa Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manoa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manoa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manoa is under $3,082.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manoa?

The cheapest apartment in Manoa is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Manoa costs $2,837.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manoa?

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 161 regular apartments in Manoa 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 Manoa?

Cheap apartments in Manoa have an average cost of $1,049 which is $1,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manoa.

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