Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Honolulu area of Honolulu.

property at 138 Prospect St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

138 Prospect St

HonoluluHI96813
property at 24 Hialoa St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 16

24 Hialoa St, Unit Nuuanu Place

24 Hialoa St
HonoluluHI96817
property at 1188 Bishop St

$1,600 - $1,800

Studio Rentals

Available Now

1188 Bishop St

HonoluluHI96813

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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. Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,201. Here are the most affordable Downtown Honolulu apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Halewai'olu Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,545
Waena ApartmentsKiele - Ilima - Maile1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu area is the $3.91 price per square foot Kiele - Ilima - Maile Model at Waena Apartments in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,275. 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$3.91
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$5.40
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76
620 Dillingham Blvd ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$9.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Honolulu

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Honolulu?

There are currently 323 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI with pricing that ranges from $980 to $4,435. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Honolulu ranging from $1,200 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Honolulu?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Honolulu ranges from $1,200 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,214.

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