
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $980 (61 Rentals)


620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments

King Manor

The Royal Capitol Plaza

801 South St

Nu'uanu Place

2040 Nuuanu Ave

Pinnacle Honolulu

608 N Judd St

Edens Garden
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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

307 Prospect St
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Punchbowl Plaza

402 Iolani Ave

1625 Stillman Ln

1515 Pele St

Leilehua

516-518 N School St

1641 Nuuanu Ave

250 Magellan Ave

785 Kinau St

954 Akepo Ln
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427 Liliha Ct Ln

1728 Aipaako St

616 Nalanui St

245 Iolani Ave

Nuuanu Palms

1754 Pali Hwy

254 Huali St

1711 Kaluhikai Ln

208 Puuhue Pl
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215 Puuhue Pl

629 N Kuakini St

1650 Nuuanu Ave

Pohulani - Elderly Apartments - 62yrs & Older

Makamae

Marin Tower

Honuakaha Senior Rentals 62+

Queen Emma Apartments

Old Vineyard

903-905 N School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $980 | $1,800 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,375 | $3,050 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,872 | $6,122 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| 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 $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?
The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,115.
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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