
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $600 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the CBD area of Kalamazoo.


516 Oak St

306 Woodward Ave, Unit 2

312 Woodward Ave, Unit 8

842 Davis St

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Walbridge Common

809 W Cedar St

223 E North St

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1332 Poplar Pl, Unit 2

1320 S Westnedge Ave
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717 W S St, Unit 8

227 Douglas Ave

724 W South St

609 Pearl St

219 E North St

180 E.Water Street

609 E Stockbridge Ave, Unit 1

229 W Walnut St, Unit 2

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413 W Vine St, Unit 1

1410 Oak St
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603 W Vine St

708 Mills St, Unit 7

805 Douglas Ave, Unit 3

708 Mills St, Unit 6

805 Douglas Ave, Unit 1

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530 W South St, Unit K

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821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3

730 Pioneer St

1338 Portage Street

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714 Village St

1315 Race St

820 W Main St

Peregrine Peninsula

Rivers Edge Apartments

940 W Lovell St

725 W Vine St

620 Minor Ave, Unit 3

213 W Vine St

107-123 E Michigan Ave
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633 W North St, Unit 2

515 Minor Ave, Unit 2

742 E Stockbridge Ave, Unit 1

400 Rose

1003 Newland Pl

Vine St

222 Douglas Ave

Walbridge Common

447-449 W Walnut St

1117 S Westnedge Ave
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CBD, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBD Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $625 | $1,882 |
| CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $200 | $2,650 |
| CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $800 | $3,900 |
| CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,575 | $2,550 |
| CBD 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the CBD Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op priced from $200. 222 Douglas Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View in the Square Co-op | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| 222 Douglas Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Harrison Circle | 1 Bedroom 80% | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 107-123 E Michigan Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Peregrine Peninsula | 1 BED, 1 BATH 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Nu Burdick | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $1.14 price per square foot 220 W Walnut St Model at 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the 723 W South St Model at 723 W South St, Unit #1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CBD apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 | 220 W Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 723 W South St, Unit #1 | 723 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 705 W South St, Unit 1 | 705 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 413 W Vine St, Unit 1 | 413 W Vine St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Nu Lovell | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 530 W South St, Unit K | 530 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 107-123 E Michigan Ave | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3 | 821 W Kalamazoo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Rose St. Senior | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 1332 Poplar Pl, Unit 2 | 1332 Poplar Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CBD Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in CBD?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in CBD is at 222 Douglas Ave listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom CBD Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom CBD Apartment is $200 at City View in the Square Co-op.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom CBD Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in CBD is starting from $1,295 at Nu Lovell.
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