Cheap Homes for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $500 (23 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View in the Square Co-op1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
222 Douglas Ave0/1Studio,1BA$700
Harrison Circle1 Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$999
Peregrine PeninsulaSTUDIO - 2026Studio,1BA$1,000
Rivers Edge ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,088

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI

As of July 22, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Rivers Edge Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
Rivers Edge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.20
821 W South St, Unit 2E821 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
705 W South St, Unit 1705 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
Lovell Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
723 W South St, Unit #1723 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
629 W South St, Unit 4629 W South St2BR,1BA$1.25
815 N Pitcher St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.63
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
530 W South St, Unit K530 W South St1BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in CBD?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in CBD, MI with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,900. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $500 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in CBD?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in CBD ranges from $500 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,601.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in CBD?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in CBD range from $1,400 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $1,675. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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