Makakilo, HI 124 Apartments for Rent

Good luck hiding in Makakilo! In Hawaiian, maka kilo means "watching eyes."

Just over 18,000 residents call Makakilo home. This charming suburban community in the Ewa District of Oahu is perched on the southern end of the slopes of the Wai_anae mountain range. Below it lies the metropolitan city of Kapolei. Makakilo is separated from the city by the H-1 freeway, serving as a conduit to Honolulu and the rest of the island, including Waipahu, also in the Ewa district. Too many flowing Hawaiian words? Don't worry, the aloha spirit will lead you home even if you can't pronounce where you're headed!

Moving to the Island

Hawaii requires a little more forethought than moving to other, more land-locked places. After all, unless you're already an islander, you'll need to ship all of your worldly goods, including your car or other vehicle, via container ship -- or start all over in your tropical paradise. Regardless, give yourself plenty of time to get the feel of the islands by driving and exploring the beaches and communities that surround them. You'll find your perfect place in the sun. Makakilo is a good place to drive around and explore -- you'll find many rental options by becoming familiar with the neighborhood. An apartment locator service can also help you find the best apartments for rent or homes for rent in the area. City apartments are your thing? Then you may not want to pick peaceful Makakilo as your home. But if you like tropical nights, ocean breezes and a wealth of white sand beaches to explore, pack your swim trunks and prepare to move on in. Palm-lined streets and blue skies await.

Get to Know the Area

Sunny weather, a stable housing supply and convenient shopping nearby? That's Makakilo! It's a neighborhood that's a part of greater Kapolei in and of itself. You won't find much of a tourist scene here; rather, it's a comfortable, expansive place to hold a backyard luau (better get into bikini shape).

Suburban by density, Makakilo City is mostly medium size, featuring single-family homes and townhomes, with a few apartment complexes in the mix. While many houses are occupied by owners, you can find rental properties too. Home ages range from construction time periods from 1940 to 1999.

Aloha Spirit

Lush greenery, tropical flowers and rolling aqua seas are all close at hand in Makakilo. While the western side of Oahu is less urban than other sections of the island, you can find a quieter, more peaceful lifestyle away from the high-rises of Honolulu, which are only thirty minutes away.