Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (39 Rentals)

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Malulani Hale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malulani Hale

114 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
Senior Living
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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kauhale Kaka'ako
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kauhale Kaka'ako

860 Halekauwila StHonolulu, HI 96813
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property at 1255 Nuuanu Ave

$1,825 - $2,800

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1255 Nuuanu Ave

HonoluluHI96817
property at 801 South St

$1,900 - $3,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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801 South St

HonoluluHI96813
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Smith-Beretania
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith-Beretania

1170 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
property at 39 Hi?aloa St

$2,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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39 Hi?aloa St

HonoluluHI96817

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,650
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,200
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu area is the $3.78 price per square foot Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Honolulu apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Halewai'olu Senior Residences starting at $1,545 with a $2.76 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.
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$3.78
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.09
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.22
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,350.

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 $2,975.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Honolulu have an average cost of $411 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Honolulu.

Expert Rental Resources

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.