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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $600 to $3,425 with an overall median price of $2,293. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Milwood at $950, Eastside at $750, and Burke Acres at $959. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Milwood$950$9503
Eastside$1,750$75013
Burke Acres$1,995$9594
Eastside Kalamazoo$1,995$1,2952
Eastwood$1,995$1,2953
CBD$2,087$70013
Edison$2,087$70024
Vine$2,087$8109
Downtown Kalamazoo$2,200$7007
West Douglas / Fairmont$2,200$6007

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Kendall Off Main in the West Main Hill neighborhood priced from $499. The Tate on Howard in the West Main Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $609. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalamazoo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$499
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$609
Clayborne FlatzUpjohnStudio,1BA$700
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$790
Sage Terrace1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$793
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsB (RW)1BR,1BA$804
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4x4.5 Premium Model at The Paddock Apartment Homes in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the 2BR/2BA- Townhome Model at The Wyatt starting at $817 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalamazoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Paddock Apartment Homes4x4.5 Premium4BR,4.5BA$0.32
The Wyatt2BR/2BA- Townhome2BR,2BA$0.54
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
220 W Walnut St, Unit 4220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.08
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.61
Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **$200 OFF FIRS...2BR,1BA$1.07
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsF1 (Remodel)(NT)2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.60
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
1023 Washington Ave, Unit 21023 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalamazoo?

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI with pricing that ranges from $399 to $4,090. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kalamazoo ranging from $600 to $3,425.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kalamazoo ranges from $600 to $3,425 with an average monthly rent of $1,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kalamazoo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kalamazoo range from $690 to $2,749, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

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