Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waikiki Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $600 (42 Rentals)

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property at 2421 Ala Wai Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2421 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit Studio

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

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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444 Niu St, Unit 1212

444 Niu St
HonoluluHI96815
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

Available Oct 26

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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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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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 445 Seaside Ave

$1,650 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

445 Seaside Ave

HonoluluHI96815

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property at 444 Niu St

$1,700 - $1,900

Studio Rentals

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444 Niu St

HonoluluHI96815
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Pacific Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Oasis

455 Nohonani StHonolulu, HI 96815
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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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250 Kapili St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

250 Kapili St

250 Kapili StHonolulu, HI 96815

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property at 300 Wai Nani Way

$1,850 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

300 Wai Nani Way

HonoluluHI96815
property at 2572 Lemon Rd

$1,897 - $2,597

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2572 Lemon Rd

HonoluluHI96815
property at 417 Namahana St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 Namahana St

HonoluluHI96815

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property at 419A Atkinson Dr

$2,200 - $3,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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419A Atkinson Dr

HonoluluHI96814
property at 400 Hobron Ln

$2,200 - $3,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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400 Hobron Ln

HonoluluHI96815

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. Kanekapolei Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,476. Here are the most affordable Waikiki apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Kanekapolei CollectionStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,476
Ala Wai Gardens Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Studio Long termStudio,1BA$1,950
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$2,995
Lilia Waikiki1J1BR,1BA$3,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waikiki, HI

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waikiki area is the $3.44 price per square foot 2575 Kuhio Ave Model at 2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 404 in the in the Diamond Head neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Waikiki apartment is the 2 Bdrm - Plan4 Model at Napili Towers starting at $2,995 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the Diamond Head 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.
2575 Kuhio Ave, Unit Apt 4042575 Kuhio Ave2BR,2BA$3.44
Napili Towers2 Bdrm - Plan42BR,1BA$3.81
425 Ena Rd, Unit 204-C425 Ena Rd1BR,1BA$4.50
1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Unit 41151778 Ala Moana BlvdStudio ,1BA$5.14
Kanekapolei CollectionStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.33
Lilia WaikikiSTStudio ,1BA$8.10
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Waikiki Whale WatcherFully Furn Jr 1 Bedroom Long term1BR,1BA$7.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waikiki Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waikiki?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waikiki is at Waikiki Vista listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waikiki Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waikiki Apartment is $1,975 at Waikiki Whale Watcher.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waikiki Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waikiki is starting from $2,650 at Waikiki Whale Watcher.

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