Cheap Homes for Rent in Chinatown Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $600 (5 Rentals)

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1188 Bishop St

HonoluluHI96813

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Royal Kinau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,228

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI

As of March 27, 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 $2,495 with a $3.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
135 Prospect St, Unit Downstairs Unit135 Prospect St1BR,1.5BA$2.81
Punahou Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$3.21
1570 Frear St, Unit #21570 Frear St1BR,1BA$2.97
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$3.39
Royal Kinau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.99
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
Loliana ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown

What type of rentals are currently available in Chinatown?

There are currently 308 Apartments for Rent in Chinatown, HI with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,450. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chinatown ranging from $675 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chinatown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chinatown ranges from $675 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,571.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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