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


Kokua Hale

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
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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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1721 Kaluhikai Ln

954 Akepo Ln

427 Liliha Ct Ln

1728 Aipaako St

1515 Pele St

616 Nalanui St

245 Iolani Ave

Nuuanu Palms

1754 Pali Hwy

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 | $1,697 | $980 | $2,725 |
| Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $1,201 | $3,100 |
| Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $1,708 | $5,923 |
| Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $1,850 | $5,500 |
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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 $2,350.
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 $2,852.
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 5 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $386 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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