Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chinatown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chinatown Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $950 | $2,550 |
Chinatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $900 | $2,825 |
Chinatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $2,225 | $3,450 |
Chinatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $2,575 | $2,700 |
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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. Loliana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Chinatown apartments for rent in Honolulu, HI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1506 Piikoi St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Loliana Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Royal Kinau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chinatown area is the $2.81 price per square foot 135 Prospect St Model at 135 Prospect St, Unit Downstairs Unit in the in the Honolulu Ahupua`a neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Chinatown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Punahou Heights starting at $2,352 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Honolulu neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chinatown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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135 Prospect St, Unit Downstairs Unit | 135 Prospect St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.81 |
Punahou Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.02 |
1570 Frear St, Unit #2 | 1570 Frear St | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Waena Apartments | Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Royal Kinau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.99 |
Kewalo Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
Loliana Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
1506 Piikoi St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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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 $2,500.
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 $2,575.
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 74 regular apartments in Chinatown 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 Chinatown?
Cheap apartments in Chinatown have an average cost of $288 which is $2,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chinatown.
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