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

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34 Hialoa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hialoa St

34 Hialoa StHonolulu, HI 96817
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Malulani Hale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Malulani Hale

114 N Kuakini StHonolulu, HI 96813
Senior Living
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Kokua HaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,457
Moana Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1551 Ala Wai Blvd, Unit 24051551 Ala Wai Blvd2BR,2BA$4.82
Royal Kinau 62+ Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
Waena ApartmentsMaile1BR,1BA$3.78
The Residences at Bishop PlaceStudios (A)Studio ,1BA$5.86
1060 BishopStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.99
Moana Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
Kewalo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.55
1506 Piikoi St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Kokua HaleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Honolulu, HI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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