
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $980 (62 Rentals)


Kokua Hale

620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments

The Royal Capitol Plaza

King Manor

801 South St

Nu'uanu Place

2040 Nuuanu Ave

Pinnacle Honolulu

608 N Judd St
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Edens Garden

1634 Nuuanu Ave

1617 Frog Ln

Lunalilo Tower

Nuuanu Park Place

Aleo Hale Condominiums

1555 Pohaku St

1381 Queen Emma St

The Rose at Lusitana

682 N Kuakini St
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307 Prospect St

903-905 N School St

Punchbowl Plaza

402 Iolani Ave

1625 Stillman Ln

Leilehua

516-518 N School St

1641 Nuuanu Ave

250 Magellan Ave

785 Kinau St
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1515 Pele St

954 Akepo Ln

427 Liliha Ct Ln

1728 Aipaako St

1721 Kaluhikai Ln

1754 Pali Hwy

616 Nalanui St

245 Iolani Ave

Nuuanu Palms

254 Huali St
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1711 Kaluhikai Ln

208 Puuhue Pl

215 Puuhue Pl

629 N Kuakini St

1650 Nuuanu Ave

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Makamae

Marin Tower

Honuakaha Senior Rentals 62+

Queen Emma Apartments
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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 | $1,693 | $980 | $2,595 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,201 | $3,295 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $1,708 | $3,895 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $2,975 | $5,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChinatown, Honolulu, HI
Ranked #4
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 Kokua Hale which is listed at $1,310, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,995.
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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