Housing

Don’t want to live on a homestead? Or want somewhere to stay while building a home? Contrary to popular belief, you can find cheap housing in Hawai’i, especially when comparing Hawaii County (the Big Island) and Honolulu County (Oahu).

If a small home in the tropical countryside sounds pleasing to you, the Big Island is home to dozens of affordable houses and apartments.

Here are some example monthly costs of houses and apartments on the Big Island:


 * $1,150: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, in Volcano
 * $1,365: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,056 sq ft, in Pahoa
 * $1,400: 3 bedroom in, 2 bathroom, 1,056 sq ft, in Pahoa
 * $975: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 695 sq ft, in Hilo
 * $1,110: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 725 sq ft, in Hilo
 * $1,110: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 808 sq ft, in Honomu
 * $950: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 sq ft, in Ala Loop
 * $850: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 600 sq ft, in Pahoa

Perhaps you don’t want to stay on the homestead before building a home, but you also don’t want to get an apartment or house knowing you’re going to move. AirBnB has a lot of business in Hawai’i, and on the Big Island, you can find places to stay for as low as $19 a night!