Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kalihi Palama Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (12 Rentals)

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Royal Kinau Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Kinau Apartments

728 Kinau StHonolulu, HI 96814
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34 Hialoa St
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34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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2135 Eluwene St
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2135 Eluwene St

2135 Eluwene StHonolulu, HI 96819
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Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalihi Palama, HI

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalihi Palama, 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 Kalihi Palama Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Kalihi Palama Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kalihi Palama area of Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1506 Piikoi St priced from $900. Loliana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Kalihi Palama apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Royal Kinau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,228
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalihi Palama, HI

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalihi Palama area is the $2.81 price per square foot 135 Prospect St Model at 135 Prospect St, Unit Downstairs Unit in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Kalihi Palama apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Punahou Heights starting at $2,352 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Honolulu neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalihi Palama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
135 Prospect St, Unit Downstairs Unit135 Prospect St1BR,1.5BA$2.81
Punahou Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.02
k3800ty - Keauhou Lane2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.79
1570 Frear St, Unit #21570 Frear St1BR,1BA$2.97
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$3.39
Royal Kinau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Waikiki VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalihi Palama, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #11

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 Kalihi Palama Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kalihi Palama Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kalihi Palama?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kalihi Palama is under $2,352.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalihi Palama?

The cheapest apartment in Kalihi Palama is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Kalihi Palama costs $2,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kalihi Palama?

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 110 regular apartments in Kalihi Palama 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 Kalihi Palama?

Cheap apartments in Kalihi Palama have an average cost of $319 which is $2,256 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama.

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