
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (135 Rentals)
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Honolulu Studio Apartments | $1,842 | $950 | $2,800 |
Downtown Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,201 | $3,150 |
Downtown Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,708 | $3,600 |
Downtown Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,650 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.
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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 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 Downtown Honolulu apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
1060 Bishop | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,089 |
Waena Apartments | Ilima | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
The Residences at Bishop Place | Studios (A) | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Downtown Honolulu apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 1060 Bishop starting at $2,089 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Honolulu Ahupua`a 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. |
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Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1060 Bishop | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
The Residences at Bishop Place | 1 Bedroom (D) | 1BR,1BA | $5.94 |
Waena Apartments | Ilima | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood in Honolulu, HI
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
78 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,201, while the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu costs $2,650.
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 5 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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