
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (32 Rentals)
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

Kokua Hale

Keauhou Lane

Halewai'olu Residences 55+

1060 Bishop

1088 Bishop St, Unit 1808

55 S Kukui St
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55 S Judd St, Unit Nuuanu Brookside

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Honuakaha Senior Rentals 62+

34 Hialoa St

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Pohulani - Elderly Apartments - 62yrs & Older

24 Hi?aloa St

1625 Stillman Ln
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1454 Pele St

1641 Nuuanu Ave

1188 Bishop St

Kauhale Kaka'ako

1626 Frog Ln

3 ?Iliahi St
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710 Lunalilo St

1511 Nuuanu Ave

526 N School St

1425 Liliha St

1719 Nuuanu Ave

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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 | $1,675 | $980 | $2,595 |
| Downtown Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,201 | $3,295 |
| Downtown Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,708 | $3,895 |
| Downtown Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,790 | $2,975 | $5,400 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Honolulu Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Honolulu area of Honolulu, HI is a Studio unit found at Kokua Hale priced from $1,310. Halewai'olu Residences 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Downtown Honolulu apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Halewai'olu Residences 55+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Keauhou Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu area is the $2.88 price per square foot 1625 Frog Ln Model at 1625 Frog Ln, Unit #C in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Honolulu apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Keauhou Lane starting at $2,400 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the Downtown Honolulu neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Honolulu apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1625 Frog Ln, Unit #C | 1625 Frog Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Keauhou Lane | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Halewai'olu Residences 55+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1511 Nuuanu Ave, Unit #827 | 1511 Nuuanu Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
| 914 Kinau St | 914 Kinau St | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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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 Residences 55+ which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu costs $2,995.
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 4 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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