
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,999 (13 Rentals)


216A Iolani Ave

222 A Iolani Ave

Hocking Building

Queen Emma Apartments

Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments
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1023 Maunakea St

2050 Nuuanu Ave

Smith-Beretania

1425 Liliha St

750 Kanoa St

Kauhale Kaka'ako
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39 Hialoa St
Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Honolulu Studio Apartments | $1,720 | $980 | $2,725 |
| Downtown Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,545 | $3,250 |
Downtown Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,999 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,850 | $2,780 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Honolulu Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Honolulu is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Honolulu is Halewai'olu Senior Residences which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Honolulu?
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 Downtown Honolulu that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Your Guide to the Aloha Life: The Top Value Neighborhoods for Renting in Honolulu
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I’m Allison, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. I’ve lived on Oʻahu for nearly 20 years, and my husband and I are raising a daughter here. While it’s expensive, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.