Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI from $900 (13 Rentals)
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Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Honolulu Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $950 | $2,595 |
Downtown Honolulu 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $900 | $3,350 |
Downtown Honolulu 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,563 | $5,250 |
Downtown Honolulu 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $2,500 | $2,625 |
Downtown Honolulu 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Honolulu Neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.
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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 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 $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Honolulu 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 |
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
Kewalo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,457 |
Moana Vista Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Honolulu, HI
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Honolulu 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 Downtown Honolulu apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments starting at $1,563 with a $2.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1551 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit 2405 | 1551 Ala Wai Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $4.82 |
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Waena Apartments | Maile | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
The Residences at Bishop Place | Studios (A) | Studio ,1BA | $5.86 |
1060 Bishop | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.99 |
Moana Vista Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
Kewalo Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
1506 Piikoi St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Kokua Hale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI
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Among neighborhoods in Honolulu, HI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Honolulu?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Honolulu is 1506 Piikoi St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Honolulu costs $2,875.
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