Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $825 (6 Rentals)

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property at 709 W Kalamazoo Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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709 W Kalamazoo Ave

KalamazooMI49007

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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. Lofts at Ironworks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,404. 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
Lofts at Ironworks1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,404
The Exchange1 bed view1BR,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of September 05, 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 429 W Cedar St Model at 429 W Cedar St, Unit 3 starting at $1,175 with a $0.78 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
429 W Cedar St, Unit 3429 W Cedar St3BR,1BA$0.78
Arlington LoftsOne Bedroom - Fully Furnished1BR,1.5BA$1.84
500 Stuart Ave, Unit Apartment #4500 Stuart Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Kalamazoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Kalamazoo?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI with pricing that ranges from $715 to $3,900. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Kalamazoo ranging from $825 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Kalamazoo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Kalamazoo ranges from $825 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,745.

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