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

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Ae'o at Ward Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ae'o at Ward Village

1001 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96814
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Ka Hale Moi
Studio Apartments

Ka Hale Moi

670 Prospect StHonolulu, HI 96813

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Liliha Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liliha Square

1425 Liliha StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Keauhou Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Keauhou Place

555 South StHonolulu, HI 96813
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801 South St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 South St

801 South StHonolulu, HI 96813
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The Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Collection

600 Ala Moana BlvdHonolulu, HI 96813
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Ward Kinau
Studio Apartments

Ward Kinau

824 Kinau StHonolulu, HI 96814
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One Archer Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Archer Lane

801 S King StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Kukui Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kukui Plaza

50 S Beretania StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Capitol Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Place

1200 Queen Emma StHonolulu, HI 96813

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King Manor
Studio Apartments

King Manor

818 King StHonolulu, HI 96814
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400 Keawe St
Studio Apartments

400 Keawe St

400 Keawe StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Imperial Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Plaza

725 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96813
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Keola La'i
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keola La'i

600 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Harbor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Square

225 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Dowsett Point
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dowsett Point

217 Prospect StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Nu'uanu Place
Studio Apartments

Nu'uanu Place

24 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Ward Villa
Studio Apartments

Ward Villa

1440 Ward AveHonolulu, HI 96822

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Nuuanu Parkside
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nuuanu Parkside

2047 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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2033 Nuuanu Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2033 Nuuanu Ave

2033 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
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Park Tower
Studio Apartments

Park Tower

625 Iolani AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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Ililani
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ililani

615 Keawe StHonolulu, HI 96813
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Pacifica Honolulu
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Honolulu

1009 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu, HI 96814
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Edens Garden
Studio Apartments

Edens Garden

60 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
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2040 Nuuanu Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2040 Nuuanu Ave

2040 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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1547 Miller St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1547 Miller St

1547 Miller StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1641 Stillman Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1641 Stillman Ln

1641 Stillman LnHonolulu, HI 96817

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1634 Nuuanu Ave
Studio Apartments

1634 Nuuanu Ave

1634 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96813
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Lunalilo Tower
Studio Apartments

Lunalilo Tower

710 Lunalilo StHonolulu, HI 96814
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1617 Frog Ln
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 Frog Ln

1617 Frog LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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421 N Kuakini St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 N Kuakini St

421 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96817
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1640 Lusitana St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 Lusitana St

1640 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
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1638 OO Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1638 OO Ln

1638 OO LnHonolulu, HI 96817

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Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

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 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
1623 Alapai1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,800
39 Hialoa St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,100
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,235
The Residences at Bishop PlaceAlcove One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Hialoa St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.45
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.84
The Residences at Bishop PlaceAlcove One Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.55
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.82
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.60
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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