
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (136 Rentals)
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Keauhou Lane

Halewai'olu Senior Residences

Kokua Hale

Waena Apartments

620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments

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1676 Kamamalu Ave, Unit NA

Ae'o at Ward Village

Nuuanu Brookside

Ka Hale Moi
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Keauhou Place

801 South St

The Collection

Ward Kinau

One Archer Lane

Kukui Plaza

The Royal Capitol Plaza

Capitol Place
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400 Keawe St

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One Waterfront Towers

Harbor Square

Dowsett Point

Vineyard Court Apartments

Nu'uanu Place

Ward Villa
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Nuuanu Parkside

2033 Nuuanu Ave

Park Tower

Ililani

1436-1440 Liliha St

Pacifica Honolulu

Edens Garden

2040 Nuuanu Ave

1547 Miller St

1641 Stillman Ln
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Pinnacle Honolulu

Lunalilo Tower

1617 Frog Ln

Nuuanu Park Place

421 N Kuakini St

Aleo Hale Condominiums

1640 Lusitana St

1638 OO Ln

Ke Kilohana at Ward Village
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Honolulu Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $980 | $1,800 |
| Downtown Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,385 | $3,220 |
| Downtown Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $1,999 | $6,120 |
| Downtown Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $2,785 | $2,850 |
| Downtown Honolulu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $3,015 | $3,015 |
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There are currently 136 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 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 Downtown Honolulu apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| 1623 Alapai | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 39 Hialoa St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Alcove One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu area is the $3.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 39 Hialoa St in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Honolulu apartment is the Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments starting at $2,235 with a $3.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Hialoa St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Waena Apartments | Kiele - Ilima - Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| The Residences at Bishop Place | Alcove One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
| Halewai'olu Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
| 620 Dillingham Blvd Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.80 |
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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 $2,550.
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 $1,577, while the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu costs $1,995.
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