Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (155 Rentals)

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property at 1209 Jack Pine Dr

$525

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1209 Jack Pine Dr

KalamazooMI49006
property at 132 Reed St

$650 - $1,125

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132 Reed St

KalamazooMI49001
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Walbridge Common
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$752 - $2,052
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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property at 420 Pearl St

$800 - $825

1 Bedroom Rentals

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420 Pearl St

KalamazooMI49007

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property at 940 W Lovell St

$849 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

940 W Lovell St

KalamazooMI49007

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $7,349 with an overall median price of $2,798. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Douglas / Fairmont at $625, Eastwood at $200, and Burke Acres at $650. 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$1,775$62517
Eastwood$1,855$200114
Burke Acres$1,900$650108
Eastside Kalamazoo$1,937$200109
Milwood$1,973$20093
Eastside$1,986$20074
CBD$2,100$20056
Edison$2,127$20077
Vine$2,127$79519
Downtown Kalamazoo$2,250$62537

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
Arcadia GroveStudioStudio,1BA$760
1619 Fraternity Village Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$809
Kilgore ApartmentsLOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH Model at Peregrine Tower in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,875. 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.
Peregrine Tower2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.94
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,2.5BA$0.22
West Campus VillageWest Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$0.35
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.61
611 Regency WayB1p2BR,1BA$1.15
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,1.5BA$1.00
413 W Vine St, Unit 1413 W Vine St1BR,1BA$0.97
Ravine ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 $850.

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 $2,798.

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 362 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 $668 which is $2,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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