Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 24 Hialoa St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 16

24 Hialoa St, Unit Nuuanu Place

24 Hialoa St
HonoluluHI96817
property at 1188 Bishop St

$1,600 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

Available Now

1188 Bishop St

HonoluluHI96813

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property at 1438 Liliha St

$1,700 - $2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1438 Liliha St

HonoluluHI96817

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property at 801 South St

$1,800 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

801 South St

HonoluluHI96813

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Chinatown, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,275
1060 Bishop2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $3.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 1060 Bishop in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments starting at $2,275 with a $3.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1060 Bishop2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.27
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.91
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.40
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chinatown, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #5

Among cities in Hawaii for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 303 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI with pricing that ranges from $980 to $5,809. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,400 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $1,400 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,525.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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