
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,999 (61 Rentals)


Waena Apartments

801 South St

Keauhou Place

Liliha Square

One Archer Lane

Capitol Place

Imperial Plaza

Keola La'i

Dowsett Point
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Vineyard Court Apartments

2033 Nuuanu Ave

Ililani

Kunawai Terrace

243 N Judd St

1436-1440 Liliha St

1641 Stillman Ln

1638 OO Ln

1617 Frog Ln

1547 Miller St
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608 N Judd St

1555 Pohaku St

421 N Kuakini St

2266 Liliha St

1933 Pacific Heights Rd

1381 Queen Emma St

1664 Lusitana St

Iolani Ave Cottages

639 N Kuakini St

623 N Kuakini St
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622 Nalanui St

Kokea Gardens

1561 Miller St

1035 Wong Ln

775 Mcneill St

Leilehua

The Magellan

Nuuanu Towers

1747 Lanakila Ave

333 Puuhue Pl
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Kaumualii Park

1031 McCandless Ln

Aloha Wainani Apartments

Hale o Pumehana

1651 Frog Ln

Queen Emma Apartments

Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

Smith-Beretania

Marin Tower

Harbor Village
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Chinatown, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $980 | $2,725 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,545 | $3,250 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $1,999 | $5,970 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,850 | $2,780 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Honolulu, HI
Ranked #5
Among cities in Hawaii for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Halewai'olu Senior Residences which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,543.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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