
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (10 Rentals)
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

1402 Lusitana St
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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 |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $950 | $1,310 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,201 | $3,050 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,300 | $2,475 |
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at Loliana Apartments priced from $1,000. Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,201. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Loliana Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Maile Model at Waena Apartments starting at $2,075 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Waena Apartments | Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
The Residences at Bishop Place | Alcove One Bedroom(B) | 1BR,1BA | $5.41 |
1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.99 |
Loliana Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,201, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,075.
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 2 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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