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Walbridge Common
$752 - $2,052

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714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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$795
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527 Phelps Ave

KalamazooMI49048
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518 Walnut Ct, Unit #3
$800

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518 Walnut Ct, Unit #3

518 Walnut CtKalamazoo, MI 49007
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property at 3515 Kenbrooke Ct
$900

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3515 Kenbrooke Ct, Unit 3515

3515 Kenbrooke Ct
KalamazooMI49006
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807 Ferris Ct

KalamazooMI49007

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $5,852 with an overall median price of $1,304. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Knollwood at $989, Western Michigan University/Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospi at $1,129, and Oakwood at $1,135. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Knollwood$989$41981
Western Michigan University/Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospi$1,129$41942
Oakwood$1,135$419139
South Westnedge$1,189$20082
Oakland / Winchell$1,199$419157
Milwood$1,250$200107
Westwood$1,267$419137
Arcadia$1,270$41940
Parkview Hills$1,291$419110
Burke Acres$1,295$600112

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op in the West Main Hill neighborhood priced from $200. 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 $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalamazoo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View in the Square Co-op1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$200
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR, 2BA$599
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$780
Parchment Manor ApartmentsParchment Manor | One Bed | One Bath | Half Off...1BR, 1BA$790
Concord Place ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$795
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR, 1BA$815
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR, 1BA$850
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR, 1BA$850
Seville ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$875
Clayborne FlatzStudioStudio, 1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.95 price per square foot 6 Bedroom Townhomes Model at North Campus Village in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the Four Bed Two Bath Model at Santos Hill in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting at $1,560 with a $0.82 price per square foot. 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.
North Campus Village6 Bedroom Townhomes6BR, 3.5BA$0.95
Santos HillFour Bed Two Bath4BR, 2BA$0.82
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.89
West Campus VillageFour Bed | Two and a Half Bath4BR, 2.5BA$0.27
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Townhomes4BR, 2BA$1.01
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR, 2BA$0.44
920 W Lovell St, Unit #3920 W Lovell St2BR, 1BA$0.95
Arboretum Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR, 3BA$0.44
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR, 3BA$0.44
The Wyatt2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$0.77

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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.

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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 $880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?

The cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo is City View in the Square Co-op which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Kalamazoo costs $1,304.

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 353 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 $723 which is $581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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