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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Breathtaking views
  • Quiet setting
  • 2-car garage
  • Exclusive gourmet kitchen
  • Comfortable living

Location

1627 Paula Dr, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA|Kaimuki
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Management

Pono Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(808) 501-0145

Property Overview

1627 Paula Drive offers a strong overall renter experience, with a 7.7/10 expert rating, excellent marks for amenities and location, and competitive value. Its quiet setting, breathtaking views, dishwasher, 2-car garage, gourmet kitchen, and comfortable living space add appeal, while abundant photos and strong value per square foot provide helpful context.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
1627 Paula Drive is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,700 sqft$4,500 /mo1 unit availableLuxury Hillside Home with Panoramic Kahala Beach Views – $ 4500/month Experience island living at its finest with this stunning hillside home overlooking Kahala Beach. Enjoy unobstructed 270-degree ocean and mountain views from this spacious and private residence. Property Features: Total Area: 1700 sq. ft. of interior living space Layout: Upstairs: Full-size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, exclusive gourmet kitchen with wine holder and dishwasher Separate A/C systems for each level Parking: 3 total spaces — 2-car garage + 1 open parking spots Private road access leading directly to the home Expansive covered lanai with stone flooring, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Large side closet room for extra storage This property offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking views. Ideal for those who value comfort and a quiet setting above the city. Rent: $4500/month for the entire unit
3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,600 sqft$4,500 /mo1 unit availableLuxury Hillside Home with Panoramic Kahala Beach Views – $ 4,500/month Experience island living at its finest with this stunning hillside home overlooking Kahala Beach. Enjoy unobstructed 270-degree ocean and mountain views from this spacious and private residence. Property Features: Total Area: 1600 sq. ft. of interior living space Layout: Upstairs: Full-size 3 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, exclusive gourmet kitchen with wine holder and dishwasher Parking: 2 total spaces — 2 open parking spots Private road access leading directly to the home Expansive covered lanai with stone flooring, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Large side closet room for extra storage This property offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking views. Ideal for those who value comfort and a quiet setting above the city. Rent: $ 4,500/month for the entire unit

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Amenities for 1627 Paula Drive

Apartment Amenities

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Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRefrigerator/Freezer
StoveWasher and Dryer

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Grounds

Outdoor Space

Services

RefuseYard Service
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About 1627 Paula Drive

HomeApartments in Urban HonoluluKaimuki 1627 Paula Drive

Luxury Hillside Home with Panoramic Kahala Beach Views – $ 4500/month Experience island living at its finest with this stunning hillside home overlooking Kahala Beach. Enjoy unobstructed 270-degree ocean and mountain views from this spacious and private residence. Property Features: Total Area: 1700 sq. ft. of interior living space Layout: Upstairs: Full-size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, exclusive gourmet kitchen with wine holder and dishwasher Separate A/C systems for each level Parking: 3 total spaces — 2-car garage + 1 open parking spots Private road access leading directly to the home Expansive covered lanai with stone flooring, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Large side closet room for extra storage This property offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and breathtaking views. Ideal for those who value comfort and a quiet setting above the city. Rent: $4500/month for the entire unit


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
1627 Paula Drive is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1627 Paula Drive
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 1627 Paula Drive has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A 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.
1627 Paula Drive goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including outdoor space. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1627 Paula Drive receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1627 Paula Drive 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 1627 Paula Drive 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.

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 1627 Paula Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 1060 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 750 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Kaimuki

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1627 Paula Drive to be 61% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kaimuki.

3-bedroom apartments at 1627 Paula Drive cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Kaimuki.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Kaimuki
Urban Honolulu
A table of studio rental data trends in Urban Honolulu
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,733
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$1,720
June 2026$1,774
July 2026$1,812
August 2026$1,790
A table of studio rental data trends in Kaimuki
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$950
February 2025$983
May 2025$1,700
June 2025$1,518
July 2025$1,650
August 2025$1,458
September 2025$1,500
November 2025$1,450
December 2025$1,433
April 2026$1,950
May 2026$1,820
June 2026$1,875
July 2026$1,850
August 2026$1,280

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$180,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $180,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,500.
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Schools near 1627 Paula Drive

Anuenue School

2528 10th ave

honolulu, HI, 96816

PK, K-12Public
B-

Hawaii School for the Deaf & Blind

3440 leahi ave

honolulu, HI, 96815

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Kaimuki | Urban Honolulu, HI

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Honolulu near 1627 Paula Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1627 Paula Dr, Honolulu

Groceries

6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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Foodland Super Market Ltd
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Times Supermarket
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Whole Foods Market
4211 Waialae Ave
Kahala Market By Foodland
4210 Waila Ave

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