Honolulu is
broken into four areas: Downtown, Manoa, Waikiki, and Waimanalo/Kaneohe.
Before proceeding
to search for a rental in Honolulu, you should pick the areas that most appeal
to you. You must also come up with a reachable budget. When you rent, you still
must pay for your food, utilities, and personal expenses.
It is
important to know how much you can afford to pay in rent and still have money
left for your other bills.
The
majority of rental in Honolulu managers require a full-credit check, a security
deposit, first and last month's rent, personal and professional
recommendations, and proof of employment.
You will be
asked to sign a legally binding lease. Make sure you are clear on what
utilities, if any, are included in the monthly rent. Water and heating are
usually included. Electricity and phone bills are typically the renter's
responsibility.
In Downtown,
rental rates can be quite low per month for an unfurnished studio that houses a
living space and bathroom. Located on the western side of Oahu, Downtown
Honolulu is close to shopping, dining, business, and the major airport.
For several
thousand dollars per month, you can rent a three-bedroom plantation-style
bungalow that is located across from the beach.
For this
area of rental in Honolulu, the average price is high but that is indicative of
the location. The renter here gets a three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage near
the major shopping district.
Manoa is
located on the southwestern edge of Oahu. Beaches in this area are pristine. A
one-bedroom studio rental in Honolulu in the Manoa area starts is several
hundred dollars per month.
A few
thousand dollars a month will get the renter a two-bedroom apartment with ocean
views. For a lower price the rental typically includes one-bedroom apartments
that come fully furnished, minus the fabulous view.
Waikiki is
located on the southern end of Oahu. This area is popular with surfers and
beach lovers. A rental in Honolulu in the Waikiki area is also in the few
thousand dollar range. Property in this area is extremely hard to come by.
If you are
planning to obtain a vacation rental in Honolulu in Waikiki, you must be
extremely aggressive in pursuing any available property. An unfurnished
one-bedroom apartment with one parking space is very desirable and therefore is
in high demand.
Spending
more per month will net you an unfurnished two-bedroom cottage in a gated
community. Neither of these examples are waterfront. Waterfront property in
Waikiki is extremely rare and very high priced.
Finally,
when looking for a rental in Honolulu, Waimanalo/Kaneohe is another area to
consider. On the eastern coast of Oahu, Waimanalo/Kaneohe properties are a
popular choice. A three-bedroom, executive style home will rent for a few
thousand dollars per month including utilities.
Leasing a
rental in Honolulu can be a trying experience. Prices vary greatly, but if you
go into your search with a firm budget in mind, you'll do fine!
