Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $700 (47 Rentals)

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717 W S St
$795 - $1,350
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$795 - $1,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

717 W S St

717 W S StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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property at 809 W Cedar St

$795

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809 W Cedar St

KalamazooMI49007
property at 827 W South St

$850 - $2,100

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$850 - $2,100
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$850 - $2,100

1 To 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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827 W South St

KalamazooMI49007

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property at 714 W Lovell St

$1,600

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$1,600
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

714 W Lovell St

KalamazooMI49007

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property at 715 W Lovell St

$2,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 30

715 W Lovell St, Unit 715WLS, Unit 715WLS

715 W Lovell St
KalamazooMI49007
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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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232 Woodward Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

232 Woodward Ave

232 Woodward AveKalamazoo, 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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Nu Burdick
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nu Burdick

319 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Peregrine Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peregrine Tower

336 S Kalamazoo MallKalamazoo, MI 49007
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232 W Michigan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

232 W Michigan Ave

232 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, 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 1 Bed unit found at Nu Burdick priced from $1,220. Nu Lovell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kalamazoo apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nu Burdick1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,220
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Coney Island Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 497751BR,1BA$1,330
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,404
The Exchange1 bed view1BR,1BA$1,555
Mall Plaza LoftsUnit C1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kalamazoo area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH Model at Peregrine Square in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Kalamazoo apartment is the 2 bed, 2 bath Model at 232 W Michigan Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 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.
Peregrine Square2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.46
232 W Michigan Ave2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.29
107-123 E Michigan Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
717 W S St717 W S St2BR,1BA$1.35
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
530 W South St, Unit K530 W South St1BR,1BA$1.28
Nu Burdick1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.95
821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3821 W Kalamazoo Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Rose St. Senior1BR1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 Nu Burdick which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo costs $2,550.

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 3 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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