Honolulu

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Honolulu, HI

Area Guide

Natural beauty meets urban sophistication in Hawaii’s capital

Coastal Scenic Vibrant Peaceful Historic Luxurious

Hawaii’s capital and largest city, Honolulu rests on the island of Oahu. Natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury punctuate Honolulu, with plenty of environmental and sophisticated amenities in the city.

Nature lovers have the option of hiking the Diamond Head State Monument, relaxing on the pristine beaches at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, admiring Manoa Falls, seeing professional surfers catch waves at the North Shore, and meeting an array of wildlife at Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium.

Cultural amenities abound in Honolulu. You can learn more about Polynesian culture and natural history at the expansive Bishop Museum, appreciate the collection at the Honolulu Museum of Art, marvel at the ornate architecture of ‘Iolani Palace, and pay your respects at the USS Arizona Memorial. A host of upscale retailers and boutiques populate the Ala Moana Center while the Waikiki Strip touts a vibrant nightlife, top-rated restaurants, and various shops as well.

You’ll find that many Honolulu apartments are within minutes of all that the city has to offer. Rentals in Honolulu come in a variety of price points and styles, including apartments, condos, and houses. Getting around Honolulu is a breeze with access to I-H1.

Explore the City

Hula dancing is an important part of Polynesian culture

Enjoying the day at Waikiki Beach

Off the coast of Honolulu

Enjoy plenty of beautiful beaches

The first banyan tree was planted in Hawaii in 1873

Beautiful view of Diamond Head Beach

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Honolulu, HI is $1,496 for a studio, $1,706 for one bedroom, $2,268 for two bedrooms, and $3,560 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Honolulu has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,706/month
443 Sq Ft
House
$4,449/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,446/month
751 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,192/month
956 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Honolulu, HI is 85.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Honolulu is 206.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,496 - $3,560. You can expect to pay 31.6% more for groceries, 100.1% more for utilities, and 36.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Salt Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

664 Students

Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

533 Students

Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

481 Students

Lanakila Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

325 Students

Hokulani Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

238 Students

Kaimuki Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

Niu Valley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

772 Students

President George Washington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

569 Students

Anuenue School

Public

Grades PK-12

448 Students

William P Jarrett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

260 Students

Kalani High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,414 Students

Admiral Arthur W Radford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,267 Students

Moanalua High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,064 Students

Henry J Kaiser High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,160 Students

President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,433 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lyon Arboretum
  • Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu
  • Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area
  • Royal Mausoleum State Monument
  • Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Daniel K Inouye International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.