
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (130 Rentals)
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Halewai'olu Senior Residences

Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

Kokua Hale

Waena Apartments

620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1511 Nuuanu Ave, Unit #827, Unit #827

Capitol Place

The Royal Capitol Plaza

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801 South St

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One Archer Lane

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Nu'uanu Place

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Ililani

2033 Nuuanu Ave

Kunawai Terrace

Edens Garden

243 N Judd St

1436-1440 Liliha St

1641 Stillman Ln

1634 Nuuanu Ave

1640 Lusitana St

2040 Nuuanu Ave
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1638 OO Ln

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1555 Pohaku St

Nuuanu Park Place

421 N Kuakini St

2266 Liliha St

608 N Judd St

Lunalilo Tower

1617 Frog Ln
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702 Queen St

1933 Pacific Heights Rd

1381 Queen Emma St

1664 Lusitana St

Iolani Ave Cottages

623 N Kuakini St

Punchbowl Plaza

The Rose at Lusitana

402 Iolani Ave
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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 | $1,748 | $980 | $2,595 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,201 | $3,275 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $1,708 | $5,987 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $2,000 | $2,995 |
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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 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments priced from $980. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| 34 Hialoa St | one bed/one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.95 price per square foot Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Halewai'olu Senior Residences starting at $1,545 with a $2.76 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1511 Nuuanu Ave, Unit #827 | 1511 Nuuanu Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| 34 Hialoa St | one bed/one bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Alcove One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
| 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Honolulu, HI
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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 34 Hialoa St which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,975.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $339 which is $2,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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