Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (135 Rentals)

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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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Smith-Beretania
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith-Beretania

1170 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
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1001 Queen St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Queen St

1001 Queen StHonolulu, HI 96814
Furnished
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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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1617 Frog Ln
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 Frog Ln

1617 Frog LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kukui Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kukui Gardens

1103 Liliha StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Nuuanu Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nuuanu Gardens

1719 Nuuanu AveHonolulu, HI 96817
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Makamae
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Makamae

21 S Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
Senior Living
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1638 OO Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1638 OO Ln

1638 OO LnHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kamakee Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kamakee Vista

1045 Kawaiahao StHonolulu, HI 96814
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1640 Lusitana St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 Lusitana St

1640 Lusitana StHonolulu, HI 96813
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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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801 South St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 South St

801 South StHonolulu, HI 96813
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988 Halekauwila St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

988 Halekauwila St

988 Halekauwila StHonolulu, HI 96814
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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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Kukui Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kukui Tower

35 N Kukui StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Harbor Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Village

901 River StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Lunalilo Tower
Studio Apartments

Lunalilo Tower

710 Lunalilo StHonolulu, HI 96814
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801 S King St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 S King St

801 S King StHonolulu, HI 96813
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824 Kinau St
Studio Apartments

824 Kinau St

824 Kinau StHonolulu, HI 96814
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Marin Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marin Tower

60 N Nimitz HwyHonolulu, HI 96817
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Kukui Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kukui Plaza

50 S Beretania StHonolulu, HI 96813
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876 Curtis St
Studio Apartments

876 Curtis St

876 Curtis 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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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

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
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,089
Waena ApartmentsIlima1BR,1BA$2,125
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.60
The Residences at Bishop Place1 Bedroom (D)1BR,1BA$5.94
Waena ApartmentsIlima1BR,1BA$4.38
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #5

Among cities in Hawaii for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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