Cheap Apartments for Rent in Makawao, HI from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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Makawao, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Makawao, HI

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Makawao, 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 Makawao Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aapueo Ahupua`a$5,200$1,8001

Cheapest Available Makawao Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kaulana MahinaO`lo - Affordable 1001BR,1BA$2,246
Wailele Ridge of Maui2x2 10302BR,2BA$4,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Makawao, HI and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Makawao area is the $3.83 price per square foot 2747 S Kihei Rd Model at 2747 S Kihei Rd, Unit I101 in the starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Makawao apartment is the 2x2 1030 Model at Wailele Ridge of Maui starting at $4,500 with a $4.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Makawao apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2747 S Kihei Rd, Unit I1012747 S Kihei Rd3BR,2BA$3.83
Wailele Ridge of Maui2x2 10302BR,2BA$4.37
616 Hana Hwy, Unit Ku'au KO616 Hana Hwy2BR,2BA$4.00
91 Kopi Ln, Unit 1-10491 Kopi Ln2BR,2BA$3.78
Kaulana MahinaNenue2BR,1BA$4.14
154 Kupuna St, Unit A154 Kupuna St2BR,1BA$4.23
170 Kuli Puu St, Unit S.Kihei Cottage170 Kuli Puu St1BR,1BA$5.55

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Getting Around Makawao, HI

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Makawao Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Makawao Apartment is $2,246 at Kaulana Mahina.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Makawao is starting from $2,684 at Kaulana Mahina.

What is the most affordable Makawao Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Makawao Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kaulana Mahina and starts from $3,378.

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