Floor Plans and Total Monthly Cost
Kapilina Beach Homes lists eight named floor plans across 2, 3, and 4 bedroom configurations, all single-family or duplex-style garden homes. Current published starting rents put 2-bedroom homes from $2,962 and 3-bedroom homes from $2,867, based on the property’s RentCafe listing feed. Square footage across the portfolio spans 1,090 to 1,450 square feet, per the Zillow listing for the property.
One recent listing put a specific number on that spread: unit 5075A, a Plumeria floor plan at 1,090 square feet, priced at $3,148 for a two bedroom, one and a half bath home, listed as available now on ApartmentHomeLiving.
| Floor Plan | Beds / Baths | Sq Ft | Starting Price | Price Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom homes | 2 / 1.5–2 | 1,090 | from $2,962/mo | Base rent (RentCafe) |
| 3-Bedroom homes | 3 / 2 | up to 1,450 | from $2,867/mo | Base rent (RentCafe) |
| Plumeria, unit 5075A | 2 / 1.5 | 1,090 | $3,148/mo | Unit-level listed price (ApartmentHomeLiving) |
| Full portfolio range | 2–4 | 1,090–1,450 | $2,608 to $10,080+ | Varies by which fee basis the site displays |
These figures alone don’t tell you whether the number already includes mandatory fees, which is the exact gap the next section covers.
Is the rent I see online the total I’ll pay each month?
Not necessarily. Some listing sites show base rent only; others fold in mandatory monthly fees before displaying a number. Confirm which convention a given price uses before comparing two listings for the same floor plan.
Why Prices Differ Across Listing Sites
What’s the pet policy, including restricted breeds?
Cats and dogs are allowed with a $50 monthly per-pet fee and a two-pet limit. Restricted breeds include Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Terrier, Chow, Presa Canario, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, and wolf hybrids, or any mix of these, per the property’s RentCafe listing.
What Residents Consistently Flag
Independent tenant surveys collected by ApartmentRatings give Kapilina Beach Homes a below-average noise score, currently 3.3 to 3.4 out of 5, described as often disruptive to daily life. The same survey rates grounds upkeep at 3.3 out of 5, also below average, and maintenance responsiveness between 3.4 and 3.8 depending on the survey period, generally read as average with room to improve.
Individual reviews add texture the aggregate score doesn’t capture: recurring mentions of low-flying aircraft tied to the property’s position under a runway approach path, carpenter bee and termite issues in some of the older units, and long waits at the gated entrance during peak commute hours.
- Flight path exposure: multiple reviews describe calls, television, and conversation interrupted by low-altitude aircraft.
- Pest and building age: carpenter bee and termite mentions appear repeatedly, consistent with housing stock dating to the 1960s.
- Maintenance consistency: response times vary widely by review period; some describe same-day fixes, others repeat visits for one issue.
- Gate and entry traffic: reviews describe long waits at the community’s gated entrance during weekday commute windows.
The Star Rating Depends on the Platform
| Platform | Rating | Sample Size | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApartmentRatings | 3.7 / 5 | 1,500+ votes | Category-subscore aggregate (noise, maintenance, grounds, staff, safety) |
| Apartments.com | 4.2 / 5 | ~300 reviews | Simple star average |
| Point2Homes | 4.0 / 5 | ~164 reviews | Yardi network review aggregate |
None of the three numbers is wrong; each reflects a different sample answering a differently structured question, which is why comparing them at face value misleads more than it informs.
Fees Beyond Base Rent
| Fee | Amount | When Due | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $13 per applicant | At application | No |
| Holding deposit | $500 per unit | At application | Yes |
| Security deposit | ~$1,750 per unit | At move-in | Yes, screening-dependent |
| Utility new-account fee | $35 per unit | At move-in | No |
| Pet fee | $50 per pet, per month | Ongoing | No |
Sourced from the property’s Zillow fee schedule. Track the refundable items separately from ongoing monthly cost: a $1,750 deposit returned at move-out doesn’t change what you pay to live there month to month.
From Navy Housing to Private Rental
Kapilina Beach Homes sits on land the Navy built out as Iroquois Point family housing beginning around 1960. The Navy privatized the housing in 2003 under a 65-year lease with Ford Island Properties, a joint venture between Hunt Building Company and Fluor Federal Services, as documented in the Navy’s Federal Register Record of Decision. The community operated under at least one earlier name, Waterfront at Pu’uloa, before it became Kapilina Beach Homes, as local reporting on the property’s later water crisis confirms.
The Red Hill Water Crisis Still Shapes Operations
Blackstone Real Estate acquired the roughly 1,400-unit community in 2021, according to Hawaii Business Magazine, keeping Greystar on as the on-site property manager. Within months, the Navy’s Red Hill fuel storage facility contaminated the shared water line serving the property; Hawaii News Now reported Blackstone waived water charges, gave $1,000 per household, and allowed penalty-free lease breaks during the flush.
The property still draws water and electricity through Navy-operated infrastructure instead of an independent municipal utility, so future incidents on Navy property can affect residents directly. A 2024 Civil Beat report described some former residents receiving debt-collection notices for rent withheld during the crisis.
Who owns Kapilina Beach Homes today, and who manages it?
Blackstone Real Estate has owned the community since 2021. Greystar operates it day to day as property manager, which is the name most listing sites display.
Who This Fits
Kapilina Beach Homes sits inside the former Iroquois Point military housing footprint, adjacent to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, with an on-site Navy Exchange shoppette and gas station for eligible military residents. That makes it a realistic option for active-duty families relocating to Pearl Harbor-Hickam who want BAH-range rent without living on base, and for anyone prioritizing beach access over a short commute to downtown Honolulu.
- Good fit if: you’re PCS-ing to Pearl Harbor-Hickam and want NEX access, beach frontage, and space up to 1,450 square feet for BAH-range rent.
- Good fit if: you have pets outside the restricted-breed list and can budget the $50 monthly pet fee.
- Reconsider if: you work night shifts or need quiet daytime hours, given the below-average noise survey score and repeated flight-path complaints.
- Reconsider if: you expect fully modern finishes throughout, since the housing stock dates to the 1960s despite ongoing renovation.
Is this a good fit for a military family relocating to Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
For many PCS families, yes: it sits inside the old Iroquois Point housing footprint with an on-site NEX shoppette and gas station, and rent runs close to local BAH bands. Families sensitive to aircraft noise or expecting resort-grade renovations should weigh the noise survey score and the 1960s building stock first.
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