Renting
a Home on Kauai
If you are seeking long term rental accommodations, two great resources are the Garden Island Newspaper classifieds and Craigslist. You are invited to check the list of rental properties below to determine current availability status. Links to important information for landlords and tenants are also provided below for your convenience. For an idea of rental prices, check RentoMeter.
Kauai Rental Apartments
Most of what appears to be apartments on Kauai are actually individually-owned condominiums, some of which are owner-occupied and others which are rented out by the individual owners. Except for vacation rental condos, most all rentals are by the individual owners with no centralized resource for those looking for long-term rentals. Owners may advertise in the Garden Island newspaper, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or just by the "Coconut Wireless". There are a few exceptions and here are those I'm aware of.
Courtyards at Waipouli in Kapaa
Kolopua in Princeville--Workforce housing--income restrictions apply
Contact me if you are aware of others and they will be added
Buy Instead of Renting--an idea that may work for you
You may wish to consider buying instead of renting if your Hawaii housing needs are long term. Did you know that in Hawaii, long term rents are taxed at 4% just like milk & bread, and all other goods & services? This fact is sometimes obscured when the tax is hidden within the rental amount instead of being broken out separately. If it's a short term rental, this tax leaps to over 13%! In contrast, mortgage payments are not taxed and usually provides a healthy tax deduction instead.
Home ownership has historically been a road to financial security for those willing to accept the additional responsibility that comes with it. There are often substantial tax savings to help offset any increase in monthly payments--consult your tax adviser to see how this may apply to you.
My Personal Rental Properties
My personal rental properties are listed below together with status.
| Kauai--Lihue Near Community College | ||
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Zillow rent & valuation estimate for this property |
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| Bedrooms | 2 | |
| Baths | 1.5 | |
| Living Area | 750 sq ft | |
| Furnishings | Unfurnished | |
| Parking | 2 assigned stalls | |
| View | Mountains | |
| Rent | $2,000/mo | |
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Feb 2021 |
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Ground-level unit with extensive upgrades located in popular condo project convenient to Lihue amenities with stunning mountain views and private fenced yard. New kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz countertops, and laminate flooring all installed in 2017. Custom closet in master. Not Available |
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Modern 2-Story Hanapepe Home |
Kauai--Large, Modern Hanapepe Home | |
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Zillow rent & valuation estimate for this property |
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| Bedrooms | 5 | |
| Baths | 4 | |
| Living Area | 2400 sq ft (approx) | |
| Furnishings | Unfurnished | |
| Parking | Garage | |
| View | Distant ocean | |
| Rent | $2,650/mo | |
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Last Update |
Feb 2021 |
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Not Available |
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