| Some participants decide to share an apartment or
a house with a host family or classmates, while others prefer to live
alone. Such a decision should reflect your individual preference. Housing
in Hawaii is expensive; sharing can help defray costs. While private,
fully furnished studios and one-bedroom apartments may cost anywhere
from $1,600+ per month, you can share an apartment or rent
a room in a house (fully furnished) for between $500-$900 per month.
While it is important for you to be flexible, it is
also important to consider your wants and needs in terms of accommodation.
For instance:
- Location: Is the unit
within walking distance to JAIMS, bicycle distance to JAIMS, or close
to the city bus line?
- Cost: What is the maximum
monthly rent you wish to spend?
- Amenities: Is a private
bathroom, telephone in the room, place with access to a swimming pool,
etc. preferred? Is parking available? If yes, is it free? If not, where
do you park? Who pays for the utilities (electricity, gas, water, etc.)?
JAIMS maintains the Housing Registry, a housing database
that contains listings of available rental units in
the Hawaii Kai area.
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