Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kailua Kona, HI from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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Kani Le'a Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kani Le'a Apartments

755706 Kalawa StKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Keauhou Punahele
Studio Apartments

Keauhou Punahele

78-7070 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740

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76-6189 Alii Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

76-6189 Alii Dr

76-6189 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Casa De Emdeko
3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Emdeko

75-6082 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Ali'i Cove
Studio Apartments

Ali'i Cove

75-5919 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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75-5758 Alahou St
1 Bedroom Apartments

75-5758 Alahou St

75-5758 Alahou StKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Kona Magic Sands
Studio Apartments

Kona Magic Sands

77-6452 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Kona Nalu
Studio Apartments

Kona Nalu

76-6212 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740

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Kona Searidge
Studio Apartments

Kona Searidge

75-6009-6009 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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76-6283 Alii Dr
Studio Apartments

76-6283 Alii Dr

76-6283 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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The Sea Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sea Village

75-6002 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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La'ilani Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La'ilani Apartments

74-984 Manawalea StKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Hale Kona Kai
Studio Apartments

Hale Kona Kai

75-5870 Kahakai RdKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Ka Hale Kahaluu
Studio Apartments

Ka Hale Kahaluu

78-221 Makolea StKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Alii Point
Studio Apartments

Alii Point

75-6138 Alii DrKailua Kona, HI 96740
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76-5918 Mamalahoa
1 Bedroom Apartments

76-5918 Mamalahoa

76-5918 MamalahoaHolualoa, HI 96725
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81-937 Halekii St
1 Bedroom Apartments

81-937 Halekii St

81-937 Halekii StKealakekua, HI 96750

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Nani Olu
Studio Apartments

Nani Olu

81-1011 Nani Kupuna PlKealakekua, HI 96750
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Kailua Kona, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kailua Kona, HI

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kailua Kona, HI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kailua Kona Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Holualoa$2,600$1,00010
Puapuaa 2 Ahupua`a$2,600$1,0004
Kealakehe Ahupua`a$3,350$1,6006

Cheapest Available Kailua Kona Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hale KalokoTraditional UnitStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kailua Kona, HI

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kailua Kona area is the $3.35 price per square foot 73-1207 Kuakapu St Model at 73-1207 Kuakapu St, Unit Ohana in the in the Kealakehe Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Kailua Kona apartment is the Haven Model at Hale Kaloko starting at $1,800 with a $4.86 price per square foot in the Lanihau 1 & 2 Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kailua Kona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
73-1207 Kuakapu St, Unit Ohana73-1207 Kuakapu St2BR,2BA$3.35
Hale KalokoHavenStudio ,1BA$4.86
73-1087 Makamaka St, Unit One Bedroom Apartment73-1087 Makamaka St1BR,1BA$5.63

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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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What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kailua Kona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kailua Kona is at Hale Kaloko listed at $1,600.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.