Affordable 2BR/1BA Apartments with Lanai Near Civic Auditorium Income Limits Apply - Welcome to your new home in Hilo! This 18-unit, three-story walk-up building offers spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments with approximately 690 square feet of living space. Each apartment unit includes a private, small lanai perfect for enjoying Hilo's fresh air and tropical climate. Built with durable hollow tile, this property offers functional, straightforward living and conveniently located near the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The property features a shared on-site laundry facility and one unassigned parking stall per unit. Water and trash collection are included; residents are responsible for electricity.
Please note: This is an affordable housing program property. Applicants must meet specific low-income qualifications and complete an annual income recertification to maintain eligibility.
Income & Eligibility Requirements:
Income Limit: Household income cannot exceed 50% Area Median Income (AMI) for zip code 96720.
1 person $42,350
2 people $48,400
3 people $54,450
4 people $60,450
5 people $65,300
Applicants must have a gross monthly income of at least 1.5 times the monthly rent, or $1,776 per month.
Applicants receiving a County Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) are exempt from the minimum-income requirement.
Occupancy: Single-person households are welcome. Maximum occupancy is 5 persons (2 people per bedroom, plus 1)
Lease Terms & Details:
Rent: $1,361 per month
Utility Allowance: $177 utility allowance factored into program limits
Security Deposit: $1,361 (Equivalent to one month's rent)
Lease Duration: 1 year (Annual income recertification required)
Utilities: Tenant pays electric. Owner pays for water and trash collection.
Parking: 1 unassigned parking stall included
Laundry: Shared on-site laundry facilities
Pet Policy: Strictly no pets allowed
Apartment for rent
$1,361+/moFees may apply
2 br / 1.0 ba, $1361, 485 Laukapu St, Hilo, HI 96720
2beds
690sqft
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Apartment
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No pets
Shared laundry
Off street parking
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, On-Site Resident Manager, RangeOven, Refrigerator, Sewer, Trash, Water
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: Affordable 2BR/1BA Apartments with Lanai Near Civic Auditorium Income Limits Apply
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Parking
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,361$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 96720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Hilo Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Hilo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
This is income restricted affordable housing. Renters must meet income and eligibility criteria set by the property manager.







