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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $390 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $2,492. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Douglas / Fairmont at $850, Milwood at $675, and Burke Acres at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,400$85026
Milwood$1,612$675198
Burke Acres$1,672$675102
Eastwood$1,672$675126
Eastside Kalamazoo$1,677$675121
Westwood$1,799$390206
Eastside$1,820$67593
CBD$2,012$67563
Edison$2,050$675116
Vine$2,050$67545

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at Kendall Village Townhomes in the West Main Hill neighborhood priced from $390. The Tate on Howard in the West Main Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $484. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalamazoo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,2BA$390
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1BA$650
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$686
Clayborne FlatzUpjohnStudio,1BA$730
1117 S Westnedge Ave1119-61BR,1BA$775
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$780
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$784

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.20 price per square foot Plan A Model at Firehouse Crossings in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes starting at $390 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalamazoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Firehouse CrossingsPlan A6BR,4BA$0.20
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,2.5BA$0.22
West Campus VillageWest Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *$4...4BR,2.5BA$0.25
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
234 Stuart Ave, Unit Penthouse234 Stuart Ave2BR,1BA$1.07
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Premium2BR,2.5BA$0.63
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **$200 OFF FIRS...2BR,1BA$1.07
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsD (NT)2BR,1BA$0.95
58 West – Luxury Student Living2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87

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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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Getting Around Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $784.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?

The cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo is Concord Place Apartments which is listed at $686, while the average apartment in Kalamazoo costs $2,492.

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 328 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 $462 which is $2,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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