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property at 223 E North St

223 E North St

KalamazooMI49007
property at 842 Davis St

842 Davis St

KalamazooMI49008

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429 Douglas Ave

KalamazooMI49007

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $399 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $1,747. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northside at $399, Southside at $399, and Oakwood at $399. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northside$1,585$399101
Southside$1,623$399213
Oakwood$1,624$399233
West Douglas$1,624$399166
Western Michigan University/Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospi$1,624$39961
Westnedge Hill$1,624$399222
Milwood$1,626$700195
South Westnedge$1,626$399164
Knollwood$1,660$399101
Westwood$1,660$399221

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Western Pines Apartments in the Colony Farm neighborhood priced from $435. 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
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1BA$435
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$701
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$796
Clayborne FlatzCrane1BR,1BA$800
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$815
1117 S Westnedge Ave1119-61BR,1BA$825
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of September 07, 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 Four Bed Two Bath Model at Santos Hill starting at $390 with a $0.21 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
Santos HillFour Bed Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.21
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Townhomes4BR,2.5BA$0.22
North Campus Village4 Bedroom Townhomes4BR,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
Kendall Ridge North4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.26
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.60
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.43
Kendall Ridge South3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$0.36

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $830.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?

The cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo is Concord Place Apartments which is listed at $701, while the average apartment in Kalamazoo costs $1,747.

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 319 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 $345 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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