Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $600 (31 Rentals)

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property at 420 Pearl St

$800 - $825

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

420 Pearl St

KalamazooMI49007

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property at 940 W Lovell St

$849 - $1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

940 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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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 107-123 E Michigan Ave priced from $1,100. 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
107-123 E Michigan Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,295
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,404
The Exchange1 bed view1BR,1BA$1,555
Mall Plaza LoftsUnit C1BR,1BA$1,600
Peregrine Tower2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1,875
Skyrise Luxury ApartmentsZenith | 21st Floor2BR,2BA$3,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kalamazoo area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH Model at Peregrine Tower in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown Kalamazoo apartment is the Zenith | 21st Floor Model at Skyrise Luxury Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $1.96 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 Tower2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.94
Skyrise Luxury ApartmentsZenith | 21st Floor2BR,2BA$1.96
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
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Mall Plaza LoftsUnit B1BR,1BA$2.28
530 W South St, Unit K530 W South St1BR,1BA$1.28
107-123 E Michigan Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Rose St. Senior1BR1BR,1BA$1.95

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #19

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Kalamazoo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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