Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Kalamazoo area of Kalamazoo.

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516 Oak St

KalamazooMI49007
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447 W Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 W Walnut

447-449 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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940 W Lovell St

KalamazooMI49007
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Lovell Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lovell Square

475 W Lovell StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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West Walnut Apartments
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 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard priced from $609. The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kalamazoo apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$609
The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC)The Colonial Apartments - 315 - One Bedroom **H...1BR,1BA$850
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
The LandingThe Peninsula2BR,1BA$1,025
107-123 E Michigan Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kalamazoo area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH - 2 STORY Model at Peregrine 100 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Kalamazoo apartment is the The SoHo Model at The Tate on Howard starting at $639 with a $0.47 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 1002 BED, 2 BATH - 2 STORY2BR,2BA$1.56
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
344 N Rose St, Unit 1344 N Rose St2BR,2BA$1.67
Skyrise Luxury ApartmentsSkyliner | Floors 16 - 202BR,2BA$1.58
107-123 E Michigan Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
717 W S St, Unit 5717 W S St1BR,1BA$1.25
The LandingThe Marina2BR,1BA$1.42
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
518 Walnut Ct, Unit #1518 Walnut CtStudio ,1BA$1.25
437 W Walnut St, Unit 2437 W Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC) which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo costs $1,500.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Kalamazoo have an average cost of $399 which is $1,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kalamazoo.

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