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The Residences at Bishop Place
1132 Bishop StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Halewai'olu Senior Residences
1331 River StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1320 Aala StHonolulu, HI 96817
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620 Dillingham BlvdHonolulu, HI 96817
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The Royal Capitol Plaza
876 Curtis StHonolulu, HI 96813
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818 King StHonolulu, HI 96814
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1200 Queen Emma StHonolulu, HI 96813
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801 South St
801 South StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Keauhou Place
555 South StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Liliha Square
1425 Liliha StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kukui Plaza
50 S Beretania StHonolulu, HI 96813
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One Archer Lane
801 S King StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Dowsett Point
217 Prospect StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Vineyard Court Apartments
815 N Vineyard BlvdHonolulu, HI 96817
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Nu'uanu Place
24 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Keola La'i
600 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Imperial Plaza
725 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96813
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Ililani
615 Keawe StHonolulu, HI 96813
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2033 Nuuanu Ave
2033 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kunawai Terrace
647 Kunawai LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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Edens Garden
60 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
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243 N Judd St
243 N Judd StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1436-1440 Liliha St
1436-1440 Liliha StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1641 Stillman Ln
1641 Stillman LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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1634 Nuuanu Ave
1634 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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2040 Nuuanu Ave
2040 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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1638 OO Ln
1638 OO LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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1555 Pohaku St
1555 Pohaku StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Pinnacle Honolulu
1199 Bishop StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1640 Lusitana St
1640 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
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608 N Judd St
608 N Judd StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Aleo Hale Condominiums
1619 Kamamalu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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Nuuanu Park Place
1720 Huna StHonolulu, HI 96813
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421 N Kuakini St
421 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96817
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2266 Liliha St
2266 Liliha StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1617 Frog Ln
1617 Frog LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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1547 Miller St
1547 Miller StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Lunalilo Tower
710 Lunalilo StHonolulu, HI 96814
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702 Queen St
702 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1933 Pacific Heights Rd
1933 Pacific Heights RdHonolulu, HI 96813
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1381 Queen Emma St
1381 Queen Emma StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1664 Lusitana St
1664 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Iolani Ave Cottages
216 Iolani AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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639 N Kuakini St
639 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96817
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623 N Kuakini St
623 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Punchbowl Plaza
1611 Miller StHonolulu, HI 96813
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622 Nalanui St
622 Nalanui StHonolulu, HI 96817
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The Rose at Lusitana
1442 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
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402 Iolani Ave
402 Iolani AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 129 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.
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Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,201. Kokua Hale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 39 Hialoa St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.62 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 39 Hialoa St in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $3.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Hialoa St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.40 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,201, 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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