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Off-Campus Housing Information

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The following apartments are located in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. They have established relationships with the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The UH Hilo Housing Office website includes the most up to date information available for on-campus and off-campus housing. We encourage you to review the information provided for the off-campus housing options listed here. Since these apartments are not owned or operated by UH Hilo, please direct any questions you may have to the person or office listed for the apartment complex you have selected. The campus map) will help you locate your choice within the area closest to the University. Please note that contact persons, telephone numbers and rates may have been changed since the print date.

If you need additional assistance in locating housing in Hilo, please email the First Year Experience Office at uhhfye@hawaii.edu. In the “Subject” line enter "Off Campus Housing Assistance". Phone: 1 (808) 933-0732 Fax: 1 (808) 933-0784.

Selected Accomodations

Tohbi Hale Apartments

Tobhi Hale exterior

Contact Person
Sal Horiuchi
Tel
1 (808) 935-8796
Website
http://www.tohbihale.org/

Tohbi Hale is about 6-8 minutes walking distance from the UH Hilo campus. It is also close to several fast food outlets and restaurants.

Single apartment (private)
$1100.00/month. 2 students, shared apartment, 2 bedrooms
$550.00/month/person. 3 students, shared apartment, 2 bedrooms
Bedroom #1, 2 students, $450/month/student;
Bedroom #2, 1 student, $500/month.

Month to month lease, utilities included, deposit $550/student, internet costs paid by the student.

Prices subject to change

Hale Haumana Apartments

Hale Haumana Apartments exterior

Contact Person
Sal Horiuchi
Tel
1 (808) 935-8796
Website
http://www.halehaumana.org/

Hale Haumana is located near Tohbi Hale and both are under the same management.

4 apartments have 3 bedrooms
$600/student, includes first $100.00 electricity.
14 apartments have 2 bedrooms
First bedroom @ $580/month, includes first $100.00 electricity.
Second bedroom is a shared bedroom @ $490/student/month, includes first $100.00 electricity.
Security deposit
Equal to the first month’s rent; internet, cable and phone ready; related costs paid by student.

Prices subject to change

Waiakea Villas

Waiakea Villas exterior

Contact Person
Kona Moran
Tel
1 (808) 961-2841
Fax
1 (808) 969-7900
Email
konamoran@gmail.com

Waiakea Villas is about 2.8 km and 25 minutes walking distance from the UH Hilo campus. A small shopping center with a food market is five minutes away from the apartment complex.

Efficiency Studio
$750/month with microwave oven and half size refrigerator.
Kitchen Studio
$800/month with full size range, range hood and refrigerator.
Furnished Studio
$990/month with full size range, range hood, refrigerator, bed, linens, flatware, & cookware
One Bedroom
$990-$1050+/month full size range, range hood and refrigerator.
Shared apartments
Email aaron@hilo-brokers.com for information and details. Includes electricity and water only.
Lease/contract
per month or 6 months; security deposit equal to first month’s rent.
Cancellation policy
30-day notice required.

Prices subject to change

Waiakea Lagoon View Apartments

Waikea Lagoon View Apartments exterior

Contact Person
Marilyn Nakata
Tel
1 (808) 969-7160 (office)
Email
WLV@hawaii.rr.com

Waiakea Lagoon View Apartments is 2.4 km and about 20 minutes walking distance from the UH Hilo campus. A small shopping center with a food market is 5 minutes away from the apartments.

Option 1
One bedroom apartment: private $3440/semester; double occupancy $1784/semester.
Option 2
Two bedroom apartment: one bedroom $2580/semester; double occupancy $1784/ semester. Utilities, except telephone, are included. See application for details on electricity and gas charges.
Installment Payment Options
See application or email WLV@hawaii.rr.com for details.

Prices subject to change

Adult Student Housing (ASH)

Adult Student Housing Exterior

Contact Person
Pam Teofilo
Tel
1 (808) 959-9518

ASH is located near the soccer and baseball fields, just a few minutes walking distance to the UH Hilo campus. The apartment complex serves single students and students with families.

2 bedroom furnished apartment
$765 per apartment, microwave, range, refrigerator, one bed per room, sofas and chairs
2 bedroom unfurnished apartment
$685 per apartment, range and refrigerator
3 bedroom unfurnished apartment
$725 per apartment, range and refrigerator
For all apartments
Utilities not included, $595 deposit and $20 application fee (one time only).

Prices subject to change