Downtown Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

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Downtown Honolulu - Honolulu, HI

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Ocean Beaches Historic Walkable Tropical University

Seeming to rise from the ocean like the mountain peaks that surround it, Downtown Honolulu is a business hub in the middle of paradise. This stunning mix of modern buildings, historic landmarks, and verdant landscape provides the ultimate lifestyle – surf or enjoy the beaches on weekends and walk to work in this capital city during the week.

Some of the most important historic locations in Oahu are located in Downtown Honolulu, including Iolani Place, the Aloha Tower, and the King Kamehameha I statue. Iolani Place, built in 1882, has the distinction of being the only royal palace in the United States. Other important destinations include Hawai’i Pacific University, the Hawaii State Art Museum, and Kakaako Waterfront Park.

Downtown Honolulu is divided into several smaller districts. As you look at apartments in Honolulu, be sure to take note of them: the Capitol District, Chinatown, the Waterfront, and the Central Business District.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Honolulu is $1,936 for a studio, $1,752 for one bedroom, $2,326 for two bedrooms, and $2,770 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Honolulu has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 395 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,936/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 378 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 861 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,326/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,076 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,770/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

78

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Iolani Palace State Monument
  • Foster Botanical Garden
  • Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
  • Royal Mausoleum State Monument
  • Hawaii Nature Center-Oahu

Airports

  • Daniel K Inouye International

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