Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waikiki Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $600 (17 Rentals)

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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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Kapiolani Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kapiolani Village

2647 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96826

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Hale Wai Nani
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hale Wai Nani

287 Wai Nani WayHonolulu, HI 96815

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 3 Beds unit found at Hale Mahana Apartments priced from $1,195. Waikiki Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Waikiki apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hale Mahana ApartmentsC43BR,2BA$1,195
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Waikiki Walina ApartmentsStudio - Plan B - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waikiki, HI

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waikiki 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 Waikiki apartment is the 1778 Ala Moana Blvd Model at 1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Unit 3318 starting at $3,500 with a $4.83 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.
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Unit 33181778 Ala Moana Blvd1BR,1BA$4.83
1245 Palolo AveTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$3.43
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan32BR,1BA$4.00
Kanekapolei Collection1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.01
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (A)Studio ,1BA$5.53
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
WaikaheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.17
Waikiki Walina ApartmentsStudio - Plan B - RenovatedStudio ,1BA$4.43
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #6

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 Waikiki Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waikiki?

The cheapest apartment in Waikiki is Hale Mahana Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Waikiki costs $2,995.

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 150 regular apartments in Waikiki 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 Waikiki?

Cheap apartments in Waikiki have an average cost of $1,014 which is $1,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waikiki.

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