Cheap Homes for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $555 (17 Rentals)

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1221 Wells Pl, Unit 2

1221 Wells Pl
KalamazooMI49001

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Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op priced from $200. Country Meadow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View in the Square Co-op1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR,1BA$850
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Lakeview Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$995
Harrison Circle1 Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $0.78 price per square foot 429 W Cedar St Model at 429 W Cedar St, Unit 3 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the Lapis (Barrier Free) Model at Abbey42 Apartments starting at $1,820 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
429 W Cedar St, Unit 3429 W Cedar St3BR,1BA$0.78
Abbey42 ApartmentsLapis (Barrier Free)2BR,2BA$1.65
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
705 W South St, Unit 1705 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
409 Park Pl409 Park Pl1BR,1BA$0.95
815 N Pitcher St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.63
2408 Texel Dr2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Balcony1BR,1BA$1.41
Lakeview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.65
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Eastside, Kalamazoo, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastside

What type of rentals are currently available in Eastside?

There are currently 154 Apartments for Rent in Eastside, MI with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,900. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eastside ranging from $555 to $2,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Eastside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eastside ranges from $555 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.

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