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property at 720 Oak St

$750 - $950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 13

720 Oak St

KalamazooMI49007
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Walbridge Common
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$752 - $2,052
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Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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property at 515 Village St

$825 - $890

1 Bedroom Rentals

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515 Village St

KalamazooMI49008

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734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2
$950
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734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2

734 Egleston AveKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $2,705. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Burke Acres at $700, Eastside Kalamazoo at $200, and Eastwood at $200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Burke Acres$1,415$700105
Eastside Kalamazoo$1,469$200116
Eastwood$1,514$200139
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,600$70010
Milwood$1,659$200104
Westwood$1,799$409176
CBD$2,007$20068
Eastside$2,007$20093
Edison$2,007$200112
Vine$2,007$74525

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. Western Pines Apartments in the Colony Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $435. 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
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1BA$435
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
222 Douglas Ave0/1Studio,1BA$750
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.22 price per square foot Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... Model at West Campus Village starting at $425 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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.
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,2.5BA$0.22
West Campus VillageWest Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
918 South Westnedge Avenue, Unit #1918 South Westnedge Avenue3BR,2BA$0.95
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
The Wyatt2BR/2BA- Townhome2BR,2BA$0.55
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.38
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Arboretum Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
The Bronco Club5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Townhome (Bedroom Only)5BR,3.5BA$0.88

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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 $815.

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 $2,705.

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 384 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 $354 which is $2,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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