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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Elevator
  • Covered garage parking
  • Cable and internet
  • No smoking
  • Coin-operated laundry

Location

1528 Emerson St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA|Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu
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Management

Estates Royal Limited

Leasing office

(808) 522-0322

Property Overview

Emerson Villa delivers strong overall value with an 8.1/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent pricing, a premier amenity package, and a highly convenient location near a top-rated high school. Residents benefit from features like an elevator, covered garage parking, coin-operated laundry, and high-speed internet in a non-smoking building, supported by transparent property information. The area’s abundant coworking spots, cafes, restaurants, parks, and entertainment options make it appealing for both remote work and an active social life.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Emerson Villa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Emerson Villa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,700–$1,750 /mo2 units availableA well-maintained 1-bedroom/1-bathroom unit at Emerson Villa. A secured building with an elevator, covered garage parking and coin-operated laundry on-site. Tenant pays electricity, cable and internet. Assigned parking stall available for $100/mo. No smoking or pets allowed. Minimum lease term is for 6-months; 1-year is preferred. Minimum income qualification is 2.5 times monthly rent. Proof of renters insurance is required before move-in date.

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Amenities for Emerson Villa

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Emerson Villa

HomeApartments in Urban HonoluluMakiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu Emerson Villa

A well-maintained 1-bedroom/1-bathroom unit at Emerson Villa. A secured building with an elevator, covered garage parking and coin-operated laundry on-site. Tenant pays electricity, cable and internet. Assigned parking stall available for $100/mo. No smoking or pets allowed. Minimum lease term is for 6-months; 1-year is preferred. Minimum income qualification is 2.5 times monthly rent. Proof of renters insurance is required before move-in date.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Emerson Villa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Emerson Villa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Emerson Villa
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Emerson Villa stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Emerson Villa is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Emerson Villa is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Emerson Villa does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Emerson Villa is great for:

Social life

  • 446 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 49 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 52 parks and recreation options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 7 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 9 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Emerson Villa compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu

1-bedroom apartments at Emerson Villa cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu
Urban Honolulu
A table of studio rental data trends in Urban Honolulu
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,625
June 2024$1,734
July 2024$1,668
August 2024$1,695
September 2024$1,744
October 2024$1,711
November 2024$1,694
December 2024$1,668
January 2025$1,680
February 2025$1,662
March 2025$1,650
April 2025$1,662
May 2025$1,664
June 2025$1,687
July 2025$1,700
August 2025$1,665
September 2025$1,660
October 2025$1,761
November 2025$1,762
December 2025$1,822
January 2026$1,807
February 2026$1,757
March 2026$1,762
April 2026$1,737
May 2026$1,700
A table of studio rental data trends in Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,347
June 2024$1,405
July 2024$1,500
August 2024$1,487
September 2024$1,506
October 2024$1,500
November 2024$1,464
December 2024$1,450
January 2025$1,412
February 2025$1,250
March 2025$1,385
April 2025$1,437
May 2025$1,530
June 2025$1,600
July 2025$1,565
August 2025$1,506
September 2025$1,453
October 2025$1,501
November 2025$1,597
December 2025$1,680
January 2026$1,657
February 2026$1,642
March 2026$1,700
April 2026$1,637
May 2026$1,600

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$68,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Schools near Emerson Villa

Royal Elementary School

1519 queen emma st

honolulu, HI, 96813

PK, K-5Public
B+

Hawaii School for the Deaf & Blind

3440 leahi ave

honolulu, HI, 96815

PK, K-12Public

Anuenue School

2528 10th ave

honolulu, HI, 96816

PK, K-12Public
B-
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Getting around Honolulu near 1528 Emerson St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1528 Emerson St, Honolulu

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1528 Emerson St

Kamamalu Market
1678 Lusitana St
Safeway
1234 S Beretania St
Makiki Shopping Villae
1231 Wilder Ave
Times Supermarkets
1290 S Beretania St
Village Market
1249 Wilder Ave

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