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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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717 W S St
$795 - $1,350
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717 W S St

717 W S StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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809 W Cedar St

KalamazooMI49007

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $2,839. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Douglas / Fairmont at $795, Eastwood at $200, and Eastside 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
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,600$79512
Eastwood$1,629$200133
Eastside$2,050$20079
Burke Acres$2,100$75298
Eastside Kalamazoo$2,100$200109
Milwood$2,100$20088
Vine$2,127$75024
Edison$2,205$20095
Westwood$2,365$419109
CBD$2,550$20059

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 $484. 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$484
222 Douglas Ave0/1Studio,1BA$700
Clayborne FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$725
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$814
Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC)LOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC)Parchment Manor Apartments - Studio **HALF OFF ...1BR,1BA$825
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR,1BA$850
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement Model at Nu Michigan Ave in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $1,625. 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.
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1BA$0.90
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,2.5BA$0.22
West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.61
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **February Move...2BR,1BA$1.07
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2734 Egleston Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC)Parchment Manor Apartments - Studio **HALF OFF ...1BR,1BA$1.02

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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 $852.

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 $2,839.

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 379 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 $763 which is $2,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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