Off-Campus Housing
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Need a place to stay? Check out these listings of off-campus housing locations around the University. You can also find room availability, contacts, and other information that can help you decide which place is right for you. Please check with the supervisor by contacting them through the given information below. This site is specifically a resource for students looking for off-campus accommodations.
You must contact the listings directly.
Getting Around
The UH Hilo campus is located close to many shopping areas as well as places of interest. You can find many places within a short distance of the campus. Below is a link to an area map showing different places of interest such as off-campus housing, shopping, medical clinics as well as banks and coffee shops.
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Hilo has an public transportation system run by buses that can take you to many of the more popular areas around Hilo and the island. Click here to visit this page.
Apartments
| Location | Contact Info |
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| Adult Student Housing | Tel: (808) 959-9518 |
| Waiakea Lagoon View Apartments | Tel: (808) 969-7160 (office); (808) 969-6902 (Gen. Mgr.), (808) 840-9316 (resident mgr) |
| Waiakea Villas | Tel: (808) 961-2841 E-mail: aaron@hilo-brokers.com |
| Hilo Bay Student Housing | Tel: (808) 935-0861 E-mail: studentinfo@unclebilly.com |
| Hilo Lagoon Centre | Tel: (808) 935-2995
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| Tohbi Hale | Tel: (808) 935-8796 (office) (808) 217-6164 (cell) E-Mail sal.tohbihale@yahoo.com Manager: Sal Horiuchi |
| Hale Haumana | Tel:(808) 935-8796 (office) (808) 217-6164 (cell) E-mail sal.tohbihale@yahoo.com Manager: Sal Horiuchi |
| University Palms | Tel: (808) 895-8965 Fax: (808) 325-0932 E-mail universitypalmshawaii@yahoo.com |
| City View Apartments | Tel: (808) 935-4152 Email: rentals@daylum.com |
| Hilo Val Hala | Tel: (808) 961-3545 E-mail: hilovalhala@cirrusami.com |
Houses / Individual Listings
| Lister & Contact Info | Description | Rent | Address | Commute Type |
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Ardena Saarinen Ph (808) 443-8657 Email: ardena@hawaii.edu
posted 2/3/12 |
House 2 bedrooms available
For more info click on: |
$375 per month, $200 deposit | 16-1706 34th Ave. Keaau, HI 96749 |
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Isabelle (253) 951-1473 email: itomasso@hawaii.edu
posted 1/20/2012 |
House 1 bedroom available
For more info click on: |
$600 per month, $600 deposit | 243 Kuleana Loop Hilo, HI 96720 |
Driving Distance
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Lori Thompson ph (808) 989-5733
posted 1/13/12 |
House 3 rooms available
Furnished
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$500 per month, $300 deposit
$450 per month, $250 deposit
$400 per month, $250 deposit |
109 Puhuli St Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Justin Avery ph (808) 937-4243 email: alohacommunication@gmail.com
posted 1/4/12 |
House 3 Bedroom
For more info click on: |
$550 per month, $550 deposit | 1314 Kumukoa St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Walking Distance
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Ms. Fields ph (706) 521-8681 email: fields.bud@gmail.com
posted 1/4/12 |
House 2 Bedroom
For more info click on: |
$650 per month, $650 deposit | Manu Place Hilo, HI |
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Roy Okawa ph (808) 443-4425 email: royswarriors@gmail.com
posted 12/14/2011 |
House 1 Bedroom
For mor info click on: |
$750 per month, $550 deposit | Hailili Pl. Hilo, HI |
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Jerry Hirata ph (808) 935-3430 email: jerryh@hiinfo.net
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Townhouse 1 bedroom 1.5 bath furnished
no smokers |
$900 per month plus utilities | Pacific Heights | Biking Distance
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Sherry SLDRAKE@HAWAII.RR.COM ph (760) 898-4117
posted 12/2/2011 |
Condo - 1 bedroom
For mor info click on: |
$575 per month, $200 deposit | 464 Kalanikoa St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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Scott jscott55@hotmail.com ph (808) 223-7825
posted 12/2/2011 |
House
Faculty preferred
For mor info click on: |
$900 per month, $500 deposit | 15-2699 Moano St. Pahoa, HI 96778 |
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Jusitn Avery alohacommunication@gmail.com (808) 937-4342
posted 11/22/2011 |
House 1 bedroom
For mor info click on: |
$800 a month, $800 deposit |
29-2173 Old Mamalahoa Hwy Hakalau, HI |
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Aunty Lyn
lyn96720@live.com (808) 854-0895
*Posted 11/08/2011 |
2.5 mi to UHH, near downtown shopping & bus station.
Includes all utilities & internet. Three housemates share bath & furnished kitchen. Deposit, references required. Smoke free/alcohol free home. Please email for photos of room. |
$425 month
Furnished with bed, linens, comforter, dresser, lamp, laptop desk & chair. |
Laimana St. near Haili St., Hilo, HI
(2.5 miles from campus) |
Biking Distance
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Izzy or Dee ph (808) 959-9988 email: aperez3@hawaii.edu
posted 10/31/2011 |
House, 2 Rooms available
Faculty preferred
For mor info click on: |
$300 a month, $300 deposit |
99 Elm Dr. Hilo, HI |
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Deborah ph 430-0350 email: deborah62257@yahoo.com
posted 10/27/2011 |
House 1 bedroom
Japaneses speaking preferred
For mor info click on:
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$500 a month, $500 deposit | Upper Ainako Neighborhood | Driving Distance
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| Merle Lam Phone: 935-3080
posted 10/27/2011
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Unfurnished 2 Bedroom/One bath One parking stall/walk up 3rd floor Includes stove & refrigerator Available immediately |
$800.00 a month plus 1 month deposit |
272 Kapiolani St. Hilo, HI |
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Creighton Ching Ph 959-9171 Email: creightonlching@hotmail.com
posted 10/27/2011 |
House 1 Bedroom
female preferred
For mor info click on: |
$325 per month, $325 deposit
available Dec. 2011 |
1273 Launa St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Dirk Ph (808) 343-1400 Email: dirk@dirkvg.com
posted 10/6/2011 |
House 2 Bedroom 2 places - same unit
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$650/$795 per month
$650/$795 deposit |
3008 Kaumana Dr. Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Pat Scullary Cell: (808) 936-1811 Email: pscullary@gmail.com |
Condominium 2 Bedroom
Male preferred
For mor info click on: |
1,350.00 per month, $1,350.00 deposit | 101 Aupuni St. #425 Hilo, HI |
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Eddie McDonald Email: star12@blackfoot.net Ph (406) 822-0073 Cell (406) 207-9800 |
House 2 Bedroom
faculty perferred
For mor info click on:
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$800 per month, $800 deposit | Hawaiian Acres | Driving Distance
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Lori Thompson Cell (808) 989-5733
posted 8/17/2011 |
House 1 bedroom
For mor info click on: |
$500 per month, $300 deposit | 109 Puhuli St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Samatha ph (678) 572-8491
update 12/7/2011 |
House 1 bedroom
For more info click on: submission form
female roomates preferred |
$500 per month, $500 deposit | Hilo
1.5 miles from campus |
Driving Distance
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Felix Wong ph (808) 291-1889
posted 8/5/2011 |
House - 4 bedroom
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$550 per month, $550 deposit |
Kaumana Dr & Ainako St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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Deborah Agles dagles@juno.com ph (808) 291-3535
posted 8/3/2011 |
Apartment - 3 Bedroom
Fully Furnished
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$1,150 per month, $1,150 deposit | 2132 Awapuhi St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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Deborah Agles dagles@juno.com ph (808) 291-3535
posted 8/3/2011 |
Apartment - 1 Bedroom
Fully Furnished
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$850 per month, $850 deposit | 2132 Awapuhi St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
House - 3 Bedroom
includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$1,750 per month, $1,750 deposit | 15-1571 Beach Rd., Keaau, HI 96759 | Driving Distance
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
House - 3 Bedroom
includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer
For more info click on: landlord submission form
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$1,750 per month, $1,750 deposit | 15-1080 Kaloli Ave., Keaau, HI 96759 | Driving Distance
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
House - 3 Bedroom
Includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$1,750 per month, $1,750 deposit | 15-1509 2nd Ave. Keaau, HI 96759 |
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
House - 3 Bedroom
Includes refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer
For more info click on: landlord submission form
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$1,750 per month, $1,750 deposit | 15-1932 4th Ave. Keaau, HI 96759 |
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
Apartment - 5 Bedroom
Includes refrigerator
Landlord is willing to split rooms. Call for info
For more info click on: landlord submission form |
$3,000 per month, $3,000 deposit | 2048 Kalanianaole Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 |
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David Jwanisik ph (808) 430-0056
posted 8/2/2011 |
House - 4 Bedroom
Includes refrigerator, stove, washer, sewer
For more info click on: landlord submission form
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$2,400 per month, $2,400 deposit
6 month minimum |
32 Kioea St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Felix Wong ph (808) 291-1889
posted 8/2/2011 |
House 3 bedroom
Includes refrigerator/freezer, kitchedn table, stove, & microwave.
Electricity & Water included
Laundry Room available
For more info click on: landlord submission form
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$500 per month, $500 deposit | Kaumana Dr & Ainako St. Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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Cathy islanddreams3@yahoo.com ph (707) 601-1031
posted 7/27/2011 |
Condo - 1 bedroom
Fully furnished including linens, kitchen, cable, dedicated parking, washer/dryer, swimming pool.
no smoking or pets
lanai overlooking ocean prefer faculty
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$1,500 per month, $500 deposit
5month min rent |
1911 Kalanianaole St. Atp 307 Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Sherry sjordan136@hotmail.com ph (808) 969-3940
*Posted 6/12/2011 |
20 studios available
Includes Refrigerator, Microwave, Water, Electricity
Laundry Room |
$550 month, 1 month deposit | 481 Kinoole St. Hilo, HI 96720 (1.5 miles from campus near downtown.) |
Biking Distance
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Kahi
(808) 734-9750
Available 8/20/2011
*Posted 5/31/2011 |
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath house in excellent condition, view of Mauna Loa and walking distance to Volcano National Park. Partly furnished, bed and appliances |
$900/mo. $900 deposit, minimum 1 year rental period. Tenant pays electric, owner pays gas. |
Volcano Golf Course *email for more infomration |
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Lily
(808) 938-2387
*Posted 6/1/2011 |
Bright, clean 2 bedroom 1 bath unit with full kitchen; upstairs of a house with separate entrance; Secluded yet convenient: 7 min drive to Keaau shopping center, 15 mins to Hilo; Non-smoker and no pets please | $950/mo; Rent includes: Electric, Catchment water; Minimum rental period: 3 months | 16-1004 40th St, Orchidland Estates Kurtistown, HI |
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Ida
(808) 333-5921 |
Upstairs of House; 3 bedrooms and family room; Suitable for 6 people | $450/mo per person; Deposit of first months rent; Utilities included except for cable | Waiakea Uka Hilo, HI |
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Brandon
Email: keonib@gmail.com Phone: (808)330-8178
*Posted 5/31/2011 |
Studio: 1BR/1BA studio-like attached dwelling. Attached to a 3/2 house and has its own entrance and can be locked off from main house. Has a wet bar and gas stove. Unfurnished with water and electricity included. Available immediately. | $900/month; Deposit: $900.
1-year minimum rental. |
1376 Ala Kula Hilo, HI 96720 |
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Brandon
Email: keonib@gmail.com Phone: (808)330-8178
*Posted 5/31/2011 |
House with 3 BR available. Approximately 1.5 miles from UH Hilo campus. House includes renovated kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 large living rooms. 3 car garage with ample street parking. Unfurnished with water and electricity included. Available immediately. | $550/month for each room
$650/month for room with its own full bath.
Deposit: 1 month's rent.
1-year minimum rental. |
1376 Ala Kula Hilo, HI 96720 |
Biking Distance
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Jerry H. Hirata
Business: (808) 935-3430
*Posted 5/05/2011 |
Townhouse 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Townhouse in top condition, fully furnished including dishes, linens, and utensils. Perfect for faculty members. |
Rent: $1300 | Short distance to UH Hilo, located in heart of town | Biking Distance
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Rose Riojas
Email: roseriojas@cox.net Phone: (808)960-3337
*Posted 5/31/2011
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1 bedroom, 1 bath fully furnished condo (including dishes & linens) in Hale Maile Apartment Complex - walking distance to new court house. Small complex only 13 units. Newly painted and sparkling clean! Assigned parking. Refrigerator, stove included. Water included. | Rent: $750 per month Deposit: $700 Minimum Rental: 6 months |
963 Kilauea Ave. |
Biking Distance
Walking Distance
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C. Kubo
KNCKOOBS@hawaii.rr.com
(808) 372-3833
*Posted 5/20/2011 |
2 Bedroom
Includes refrigerator/freezer & stove. |
Rent $1,100 per month. Includes water
*faculty tenant* |
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Lydia
lydiadevine@yahoo.com Ph (808) 532-2972
Available 5/2011
*Posted 5/31/2011 |
Studio
Located in the Waiakea Villas
Fully furnished, refrigerator/freezer, kitchen table, bead, sofa, microwave, stove, & coffee table. |
Rent $650 per month, $150 deposit. Includes water, electricity, & cable.
*faculty tenant* |
400 Hualani St. #5-136 Hilo, HI 96720 |
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* Please read below to find out how to advertise your listing here.
Helpful Links:
- Tenant Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
- If you have a dispute with your property manager or want to file a complaint about unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, UH Hilo is not able to assist with such complaints. We strongly encourage you to contact the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs and file a consumer complaint by visiting http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/consumer_complaint
You can also contact the Office of Housing and Community Development for the County of Hawaii to inquire about how to file a complaint (e-mail: ohcd@co.hawaii.hi.us, phone: 808-961-8379).
- If you have a dispute with your property manager or want to file a complaint about unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, UH Hilo is not able to assist with such complaints. We strongly encourage you to contact the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs and file a consumer complaint by visiting http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/consumer_complaint
- Avoiding craigslist Scams
- Hele On Bus Schedule Link
Realtors (Other off-campus contacts)
The following are phone numbers of Realtors for additional off-campus listings and hotels should you require unexpected overnight stays:
- Ala Kai Realty - (808) 961-5561
- Big Island Brokers - (808) 965-8774
- Clarke Realty- (808) 961-6015
- Day-Lum Properties - (808) 935-4152
- Ginoza Realty Inc. - (808) 969-1471
- Marcus & Associates - (808) 839-7446
- RSM, Inc. - (808) 961-5255
- Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii - (808) 935-7119
- Jordan Property Management & Sales - (808) 969-3940
Hotels
- Hawaiʻi Naniloa Hotel - (808) 969-3333
- Hilo Bay Hotel - (808) 935-0861
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - (808) 935-9361
- Hilo Seaside Hotel - (808) 935-0821
- Hilo Vacation Rentals - (800) 813-3306
Hostels
- Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
- (808) 969-7097
- aloha@arnottslodge.com
- Hilo Bay Hostel
- (808) 933-2771
- hawaiihostel@hawaiihostel.net
- Hilo Tropical Gardens
- (808) 217-9650
- trish@hilogardens.com
- Buccaneer Garden Campground/Hostel
- (808) 968 6480
- ricco@buccaneergarden.com
Meal Plans
Students wishing to participate on a on-campus meal plan may download the Meal Plan form
and submit it to the UH Hilo University Housing Office.
More information can be found on the UH Hilo Campus Dining website at:
http://www.uhhcampusdining.com/
Helpful Resources
New Students Program (NSP)
Gabriele Matull Worst - Interim Associate Director, New Student Programs
Division of Student Affairs
Phone: 933-0732
Fax: 933-0784
Email: matull@hawaii.edu
Office Location: Campus Center (3336), Rm. 313 (Office)
Contact Us!
Here at UH Hilo Off-Campus Housing, we value your ideas and/or comments and would love to hear from you! Send us your ideas on ways we can better serve our off-campus commuter students at uhhoch@hawaii.edu.
* Anyone interested in adding a listing to this page should fill out the Form Fill Off-Campus Housing Submission form and send it to uhhoch@hawaii.edu or drop it off at SSB 209. (Please contact UH Hilo Off-Campus Housing in the event that your listing has changed or needs to be removed.)

