$2,050/mo

Price

Studio

•

400

sq ft

2979 Kaiwiki Rd, Hilo, HI 96720

Building highlights

Available on 11/01/2026Availability

No pets allowedPet policy

LaundryIn unit

86 days on Redfin • 7 views

About 2979 Kaiwiki Rd

Private Studio ohana unit on slopes of Mauna Kea, in a quiet neighborhood about 20 minutes from downtown Hilo, farmers market and shops. What you get: *400 square feet standalone structure *Fully furnished (queen bed, TV, dining table, dishes, everything) *Windows overlooking tropical garden, stream with waterfall *Ceiling fan plus great upcountry cool trade winds provide cooling cross-breeze *Two parking spots on gated property *Laundry in a shared space on property *Beautiful shared outdoor green spaces to enjoy *Wi-Fi, water, trash, gas and electric all included (yes, really) *Access to a greenhouse for growing veg. Banana's and passion fruit grow in abundance on the property. Young citrus and avocado trees are in the ground *Active neighborhood association with regular activities. Lease details: *Looking for 6-12-month lease *Security deposit: $2,000 *3 months proof of income and/or job on island *Successful background check *3 references, including current and past landlords *Sorry, no pets and no smoking *You can move-in November 1st, 2026

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PetsNo pets allowed

No pets allowed

Lease termsDeposit: $1,500

ParkingOutdoor

Amenities

In-unitWasher & Dryer In Unit, Microwave, Refrigerator

Washer & Dryer In Unit
Microwave
Refrigerator

CommunityFurnished Available

Unique featuresOutdoor Parking, Ceiling Fans, Non-Smoking

Around 2979 Kaiwiki Rd

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Places
Transit

8/10

Haaheo Elementary School

Public, PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.2mi

8/10

Hilo Intermediate School

Public, 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi

6/10

Hilo High School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

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About

Kaiwiki

Kaiwiki, located between Hilo Bay and the Wailuku River, is a residential and coastal Hilo neighborhood with ocean-facing bluffs and rainforest edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hawaiʻi Belt Road (HI-19) corridor near the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, where shoreline views meet a low-key strip of local eateries and small services. Pillars nearby include the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Coconut Island (Mokuola), and the Pacific Tsunami Museum, tying everyday life to Hilo’s waterfront history. Homes range from mid-century hillside residences to plantation-era forms, often oriented to trade winds and mauka-to-makai views. Short drives connect to beach parks, canoe paddling, and the banyan-lined shoreline. Frequent rain keeps the landscape lush, with gulches and palms shaping the streetscape.

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1/10 Flood Factor

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2979 Kaiwiki Rd

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