
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,999 (62 Rentals)


Halewai'olu Senior Residences

Capitol Place

801 South St

Keauhou Place

Liliha Square

One Archer Lane

Keola La'i

Vineyard Court Apartments

Dowsett Point
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Ililani

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Kunawai Terrace

243 N Judd St

1436-1440 Liliha St

1641 Stillman Ln

608 N Judd St

1638 OO Ln
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1547 Miller St

421 N Kuakini St

2266 Liliha St

1555 Pohaku St

1664 Lusitana St

Iolani Ave Cottages

1933 Pacific Heights Rd

1381 Queen Emma St

623 N Kuakini St
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Kokea Gardens

639 N Kuakini St

622 Nalanui St

1561 Miller St

775 Mcneill St

Leilehua

The Magellan

Nuuanu Towers

1035 Wong Ln

1747 Lanakila Ave
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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
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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 | $1,490 | $1,050 | $1,800 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,545 | $3,220 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $1,999 | $6,621 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,850 | $2,795 |
| Chinatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $3,015 | $3,015 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Honolulu, HI
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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 $2,550.
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 $3,220.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $397 which is $2,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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