
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI from $555 (80 Rentals)


1332 Poplar Pl

219 E North St

Oakhurst Apartments

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734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

2716 Nichols Rd

Concord Place Apartments

Whitehall Apartments

Kendall Manor Apartments

Nottingham Place Apartments
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1321 Huntington Ave

The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

2909 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2-C

The Landing

2860 S 9th St

Country Meadow Apartments

Seville Apartments

Hope Woods Senior Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)
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Peppertree Apartments

Denway Circle Apartments

725 W Vine St

8497 Douglas Ave

Western Pines Apartments

Madeira Apartments

Village Square Apartments

Rivers Edge Apartments

Cedar Trail Apartments

756 W Kilgore Rd, Unit 304
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633 W North St, Unit 2

714 S Burdick St, Unit 2

3622 Douglas Ave

Element on Main

Chestnut Hills Apartments

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6056 Woodlea Dr, Unit 6056, Unit 6056

802-806 W Cedar St

Maple Brooke Apartments

Coopers Landing Apartments

Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC)
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6085 Briarcliff Path, Unit Apt. C, Unit Apt. C

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2813 E G Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

6063 Briarcliff Path

6063 Briarcliff Path, Unit A, Unit A

Somerset On The Hill Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhouses

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Humphrey Woods

Vine St

1201 Greenwood Ave
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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kalamazoo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Studio Apartments | $1,071 | $595 | $1,882 |
| Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $200 | $2,650 |
| Kalamazoo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $555 | $4,090 |
| Kalamazoo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,223 | $2,700 |
| Kalamazoo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kalamazoo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kalamazoo is under $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?
The cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo is Oakhurst Apartments which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Kalamazoo costs $2,849.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kalamazoo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 409 regular apartments in Kalamazoo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kalamazoo?
Cheap apartments in Kalamazoo have an average cost of $827 which is $2,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.