1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI (226 Rentals)

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 28, 2025

There are currently 1518 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Kalamazoo, MI that range in price from $675 to $2,500. Southside, Westnedge Hill and Oakwood are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Kalamazoo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Southside107$1,132$675
Westnedge Hill96$1,180$675
Oakwood91$955$735
Milwood89$1,021$775
West Douglas88$1,404$675
Oakland / Winchell85$1,119$735
Westwood83$1,241$735
West Main Hill81$1,404$675
Eastside Kalamazoo74$1,394$775
South Westnedge74$950$675

Largest Available Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kalamazoo, MI is found at Peregrine 100 in the West Main Hill neighborhood and is 1,472 square feet priced from $2,244. Mall Plaza Lofts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 958 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kalamazoo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Peregrine 1001 BED, 1 BATH DELUXE1,472 Sq Ft$2,244
Mall Plaza LoftsUnit D958 Sq Ft$1,750
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Office924 Sq Ft$949
Summer RidgeA2920 Sq Ft$1,104
Lovell Square1 Bed 1 Bath915 Sq Ft$1,193
Dover Hills Apartments1BPWD900 Sq Ft$1,225
Ravine ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,010
Parkway FlatsAzalea888 Sq Ft$1,590
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath760 Sq Ft$1,722

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kalamazoo, MI is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model starting from $592 at Hunters Ridge in the Colony Farm neighborhood. The second most affordable Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom is the The Ayers Model at Nottingham Place Apartments starting at $735 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo is currently $1,194. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kalamazoo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath$592
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ayers$735
1117 S Westnedge Ave1119-6$775
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath$795
118-130 S Clarendon StOne Bed$800
Goldentree Apartments1 Small$830
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath East Phase$835
Walnut Trail ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Standard$843
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden$850

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Kalamazoo Overview

Ideally located midway between both Detroit and Chicago, Kalamazoo is a southwestern city that truly represents some of the best in Michigan living. Bursting at the seams with amenities and big city excitement, all wrapped in the charm and welcoming ambiance of a much smaller locale, this prime slice of Michigan real estate should appeal to a wide assortment of lifestyles and budgets.

Why live in Kalamazoo, MI?

From the Western Michigan University campus to the thriving arts and music scene, Kalamazoo has something to offer just about everyone. Impressive natural scenery blends effortlessly with modern city convenience to create a 'best of both worlds' epicenter, all wrapped in the welcoming atmosphere of Michigan. Home to a variety of manufacturing as well as pharmaceutical industries, this on-the-move city is a great place to launch a career or raise a family.

Kalamazoo, MI
Population: 76,545

Ranked #459

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #21

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kalamazoo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kalamazoo is at Hunters Ridge listed at $592.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kalamazoo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kalamazoo is $1,194.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kalamazoo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kalamazoo is a 1,472 square feet unit starting from $2,244 at Peregrine 100.

What is the average size for Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kalamazoo is currently 836 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!