Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kalihi Palama

$2,075/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalihi Palama is $2,075 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalihi Palama

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kalihi Palama rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Average rent prices in Kalihi Palama have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Rent prices in Kalihi Palama vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kalihi Palama is $1,887, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalihi Palama run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

5%

136%

1 bedroom

$3,450

4%

97%

2 bedroom

$2,075

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$8,000

2%

231%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

136%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

97%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

231%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kalihi Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Kalihi Palama and Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kalihi Palama

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI is 17% lower than the median rent in Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village, Urban Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Umi Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Umi Street

755 Umi St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96819

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

617 Mcneill St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalihi - Palama condo for rent in Urban Honolulu

2 beds

0 baths

$2,000

617 Mcneill St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalihi - Palama condo for rent in Urban Honolulu

2323 Rose St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

2323 Rose St.

2323 Rose St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96819

4 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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Frequently asked questions for Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kalihi Palama rental market.

How much is rent in Kalihi Palama?

The average rent in Kalihi Palama is $2,075 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalihi Palama?

Average rent prices in Kalihi Palama have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Kalihi Palama rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalihi Palama is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalihi Palama?

To comfortably afford rent in Kalihi Palama, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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