Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (11 Rentals)

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34 Hialoa St
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34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Chinatown, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chinatown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chinatown area of Honolulu, HI is a 1 Bed unit found at 1506 Piikoi St priced from $900. Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,228. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,228
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,457
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $4.82 price per square foot 1551 Ala Wai Blvd Model at 1551 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit 2405 in the in the Kalihi Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 152 S School St Model at 152 S School St, Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1551 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit 24051551 Ala Wai Blvd2BR,2BA$4.82
152 S School St, Unit A152 S School St1BR,1BA$2.78
Punahou Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.21
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$3.69
1060 Bishop1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.60
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (A)Studio ,1BA$5.70
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Chinatown, Honolulu, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chinatown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chinatown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chinatown is under $2,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chinatown?

The cheapest apartment in Chinatown is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Chinatown costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chinatown?

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 7 regular apartments in Chinatown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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