Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1511 Nuuanu Ave
$1,600 - $2,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1511 Nuuanu Ave

HonoluluHI96817
property at 785 Kinau St
$1,700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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785 Kinau St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 1438 Liliha St
$1,700 - $2,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1438 Liliha St

HonoluluHI96817

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property at 801 South St
$1,850 - $3,000
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI

As of September 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 $2,250 with a $3.87 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$3.87
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.82
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.62
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.80

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 305 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI with pricing that ranges from $980 to $6,097. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $1,500 to $4,500.

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 $1,500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,843.

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