Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waikiki Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 1920 Ala Moana Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1920 Ala Moana Blvd, Unit 802, Unit 802

1920 Ala Moana Blvd
HonoluluHI96815

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2551 Kapiolani Blvd
Studio Apartments

2551 Kapiolani Blvd

2551 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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Canal House
Studio Apartments

Canal House

2611 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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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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Kapiolani Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kapiolani Village

2647 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826

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property at 300 Wai Nani Way

$1,700 - $2,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 Wai Nani Way

HonoluluHI96815
property at 249 Kapili St

$1,450 - $1,750

Studio Rentals

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249 Kapili St

HonoluluHI96815
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Ala Wai Garden Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ala Wai Garden Plaza

2055 Ala Wai BlvdHonolulu, HI 96815
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property at 430 Kaiolu St

$1,900 - $3,900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

430 Kaiolu St

HonoluluHI96815
property at 425 Ena Rd

$1,900 - $2,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

425 Ena Rd

HonoluluHI96815
property at 2345 Ala Wai Blvd

$1,900 - $2,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2345 Ala Wai Blvd

HonoluluHI96815
property at 445 Seaside Ave

$1,700 - $2,600

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Seaside Ave

HonoluluHI96815

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property at 1867 Kaio?o Dr

$2,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1867 Kaio?o Dr

HonoluluHI96815
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Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waikiki Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waikiki area of Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at Waikiki Vista priced from $1,200. Ala Wai Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Waikiki apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,445
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,446
Moana Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,645
WaikaheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Studio Month-to-Month1BR,1BA$1,850
Lilia WaikikiSWStudio,1BA$2,720
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waikiki, HI

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waikiki area is the $6.97 price per square foot 3F Model at Lilia Waikiki in the in the Diamond Head neighborhood starting from $13,897. The second greatest value Waikiki apartment is the 1910 Ala Moana Blvd. Model at 1910 Ala Moana Blvd., Unit 18AF starting at $6,500 with a $4.19 price per square foot in the Waikiki neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waikiki apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lilia Waikiki3F3BR,3BA$6.97
1910 Ala Moana Blvd., Unit 18AF1910 Ala Moana Blvd.2BR,2BA$4.19
2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 4042575 Kuhio Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$3.68
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
WaikaheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.93
Moana Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.33
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Jr 1 Bedroom M-to-M1BR,1BA$6.88
2214 Aloha Dr, Unit Private room rental2214 Aloha Dr1BR,2BA$15.00

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waikiki Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waikiki?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waikiki is under $2,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waikiki?

The cheapest apartment in Waikiki is Kanekapolei Collection which is listed at $1,446, while the average apartment in Waikiki costs $14,677.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waikiki?

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 1 regular apartments in Waikiki that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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