Nuuanu-Punchbowl

Honolulu, HI

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Nuuanu-Punchbowl - Honolulu, HI Area Guide

A lush neighborhood between the city and mountains

Lush Scenic Mountain Views Convenient Peaceful Affordable

Nuuanu-Punchbowl is a vibrant, expansive neighborhood that lies just northeast of Downtown Honolulu and stretches all the way up to Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout. The neighborhood boasts a hilly landscape, with many rentals offering sweeping views of the nearby city and mountains.

Nuuanu-Punchbowl provides a broad range of rental options, including apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses to suit every style and budget. Rentals in the southern portion of the neighborhood are more convenient to downtown amenities, while those in the central portion serve as quiet reprieves in a lush locale. Residents enjoy access to a variety of outdoor venues, from the scenic hikes that lead to majestic waterfalls in nearby parks to the soft sand and clear waters of Kahanamoku Beach.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Nuuanu-Punchbowl is $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,457 for two bedrooms, and $2,423 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nuuanu-Punchbowl has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 618 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,344/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 707 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,457/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 910 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,423/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Not Bikeable

Bikeability

10 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Royal Mausoleum State Monument
  • Lyon Arboretum
  • Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
  • Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
  • Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.