Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

Median rent

Median rent in Kalihi Palama

$2,000/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalihi Palama is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$3.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalihi Palama

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kalihi Palama rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,875, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalihi Palama run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

5%

174%

1 bedroom

$2,350

4%

64%

2 bedroom

$1,975

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$8,500

15%

145%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

174%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

145%

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$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,597
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalihi Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI is 23% lower than the median rent in Aliamanu Salt Lake Foster Village, Urban Honolulu, HI.

Discover rentals in Kalihi - Palama, Urban Honolulu, HI

1228 Halona Pl. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1228 Halona Pl.

1228 Halona Pl, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

1315 N School St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalihi - Palama apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu

1315 N. School St. - 9

1315 N School St #9, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 30

Umi Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Umi Street

755 Umi St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96819

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

1240 Palamea Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalihi - Palama apartment for rent in Urban Honolulu

3 beds

0 baths

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

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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 $2,000 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalihi Palama?

Average rent prices in Kalihi Palama have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Kalihi Palama rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalihi Palama is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $80,000/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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