
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $795 (17 Rentals)


306 Woodward Ave, Unit 1

420 Pearl St

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717 W S St, Unit 8

429 Davis St
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940 W Lovell St

724 W South St

417 Oak St

609 Pearl St

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530 W South St, Unit K
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916 W Lovell St

Peregrine Peninsula

107-123 E Michigan Ave

437 W Walnut St

447-449 W Walnut St
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The Colonial Apartments

232 Woodward Ave
Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kalamazoo Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $625 | $1,882 |
Downtown Kalamazoo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $795 | $2,650 |
| Downtown Kalamazoo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,012 | $3,900 |
| Downtown Kalamazoo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,597 | $2,550 |
| Downtown Kalamazoo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI
Ranked #19
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kalamazoo Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo is 107-123 E Michigan Ave which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Kalamazoo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.