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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.

Click on the image below for a larger view.

GMAP

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
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)
E-mail: WLV@hawaii.rr.com

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

 

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

Ardena Saarinen

Ph (808) 443-8657

Email: ardena@hawaii.edu

 

posted 2/3/12

House 2 bedrooms available

 

For more info click on:

submission form

$375 per month, $200 deposit

16-1706 34th Ave.

Keaau, HI 96749

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Isabelle

(253) 951-1473

email: itomasso@hawaii.edu

 

posted 1/20/2012

House 1 bedroom available

 

For more info click on:

submission form

$600 per month, $600 deposit

243 Kuleana Loop

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Lori Thompson

ph (808) 989-5733

 

posted 1/13/12

House 3 rooms available

 

Furnished

 

 

$500 per month, $300 deposit

 

$450 per month, $250 deposit

 

$400 per month, $250 deposit

109 Puhuli St

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Justin Avery

ph (808) 937-4243

email: alohacommunication@gmail.com

 

posted 1/4/12

House 3 Bedroom

 

For more info click on:

submission form

$550 per month, $550 deposit

1314 Kumukoa St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Walking Distance

walking distance

Ms. Fields

ph (706) 521-8681

email: fields.bud@gmail.com

 

posted 1/4/12

House 2 Bedroom

 

For more info click on:

submission form

$650 per month, $650 deposit

Manu Place

Hilo, HI

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Roy Okawa

ph (808) 443-4425

email: royswarriors@gmail.com

 

posted 12/14/2011

House 1 Bedroom

 

For mor info click on:

submission form

$750 per month, $550 deposit

Hailili Pl.

Hilo, HI

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Jerry Hirata

ph (808) 935-3430

email: jerryh@hiinfo.net

 

Townhouse 1 bedroom

1.5 bath

furnished

 

no smokers

$900 per month plus utilities Pacific Heights

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Sherry

SLDRAKE@HAWAII.RR.COM

ph (760) 898-4117

 

posted 12/2/2011

Condo - 1 bedroom

 

For mor info click on:

submission form

$575 per month, $200 deposit

464 Kalanikoa St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Scott

jscott55@hotmail.com

ph (808) 223-7825

 

posted 12/2/2011

House

 

Faculty preferred

 

For mor info click on:

submission form

$900 per month, $500 deposit

15-2699 Moano St.

Pahoa, HI 96778

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Jusitn Avery

alohacommunication@gmail.com

(808) 937-4342

 

posted 11/22/2011

House 1 bedroom

 

For mor info click on:

submission form

$800 a month,

$800 deposit

29-2173 Old Mamalahoa Hwy

Hakalau, HI

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Biking Distance

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:

submission form

$300 a month,

$300 deposit

99 Elm Dr.

Hilo, HI

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Deborah

ph 430-0350

email: deborah62257@yahoo.com

 

posted 10/27/2011

House 1 bedroom

 

Japaneses speaking preferred

 

For mor info click on:

submission form

 

$500 a month, $500 deposit Upper Ainako Neighborhood

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Merle Lam

Phone:  935-3080

 

posted 10/27/2011

 

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

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Creighton Ching

Ph 959-9171

Email: creightonlching@hotmail.com

 

posted 10/27/2011

House 1 Bedroom

 

female preferred

 

For mor info click on:

landlord submission form

$325 per month, $325 deposit

 

available Dec. 2011

1273 Launa St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Dirk

Ph (808) 343-1400

Email: dirk@dirkvg.com

 

posted 10/6/2011

House 2 Bedroom

2 places - same unit

 

For mor info click on:

landlord submission form

$650/$795 per month

 

$650/$795 deposit

3008 Kaumana Dr.

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Pat Scullary

Cell: (808) 936-1811

Email: pscullary@gmail.com

Condominium 2 Bedroom

 

Male preferred

 

For mor info click on:

landlord submission form

1,350.00 per month, $1,350.00 deposit

101 Aupuni St. #425

Hilo, HI

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Eddie McDonald

Email: star12@blackfoot.net

Ph (406) 822-0073

Cell (406) 207-9800

House 2 Bedroom

 

faculty perferred

 

For mor info click on:

landlord submission form

 

$800 per month, $800 deposit Hawaiian Acres

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Lori Thompson

Cell (808) 989-5733

 

posted 8/17/2011

House 1 bedroom

 

For mor info click on:

landlord submission form

$500 per month, $300 deposit

109 Puhuli St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Driving Distance

 

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

Biking Distance

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

Biking Distance

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

Biking Distance

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

Driving Distance

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 15-1080 Kaloli Ave., Keaau, HI 96759

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

15-1932 4th Ave.

Keaau, HI 96759

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

 

$2,400 per month, $2,400 deposit

 

6 month minimum

32 Kioea St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

 

 

$500 per month, $500 deposit

Kaumana Dr & Ainako St.

Hilo, HI 96720

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

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

 

$1,500 per month, $500 deposit

 

5month min rent

1911 Kalanianaole St. Atp 307

Hilo, HI 96720

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Biking Distance

Kahi

 

(808) 734-9750

wight@hawaii.edu

 

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

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Biking Distance

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

Jerry H. Hirata

 

Business: (808) 935-3430

Jerryh@hiinfo.net

 

*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

Biking Distance

Rose Riojas

 

Email: roseriojas@cox.net

Phone: (808)960-3337

 

*Posted 5/31/2011

 

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.
Hilo, HI 96720

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

Walking Distance

Walking Distance

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*

 

Driving Distance

Driving Distance

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

Biking Distance

Biking Distance

* Please read below to find out how to advertise your listing here.

Helpful Links:

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:

Hotels

Hostels

Meal Plans

Students wishing to participate on a on-campus meal plan may download the Meal Plan form Meal Plan PDF document 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)

http://www.hawai.edu/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.)