Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $620 (17 Rentals)

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429 W Cedar St, Unit 3
$1,175
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$1,175

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 24

429 W Cedar St, Unit 3

429 W Cedar StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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920 W Lovell St, Unit #3
$1,200
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920 W Lovell St, Unit #3

920 W Lovell StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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447-449 W Walnut St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

447-449 W Walnut St

447-449 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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$799 - $998

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940 W Lovell St

KalamazooMI49007
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232 Woodward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

232 Woodward Ave

232 Woodward AveKalamazoo, MI 49007

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Nu Burdick
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Burdick

319 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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West Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Walnut Apartments

814-816 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kalamazoo area of Kalamazoo, MI is a Studio unit found at Nu Burdick priced from $1,050. 107-123 E Michigan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kalamazoo apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nu BurdickStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,050
107-123 E Michigan Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,404
The Exchange1 bed view1BR,1BA$1,555
Peregrine Peninsula1 BED, 1 BATH W/DEN - 2026 INCOME GUIDELINES1BR,1BA$1,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kalamazoo area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Model at Nu Lovell in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Kalamazoo apartment is the One Bedroom - Fully Furnished Model at Arlington Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kalamazoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nu Lovell4 bedroom 2 bathroom4BR,2BA$1.22
Arlington LoftsOne Bedroom - Fully Furnished1BR,1.5BA$1.84
920 W Lovell St, Unit #3920 W Lovell St2BR,1BA$0.95
Skyrise Luxury ApartmentsSunrise | Floors 16 - 202BR,2BA$2.00
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
723 W South St, Unit #1723 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
705 W South St, Unit 1705 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
107-123 E Michigan Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.90
The Exchange1 bed with balcony1BR,1BA$2.08

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Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

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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 $1,850.

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 1 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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