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property at 1133 Kimbark Ave

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6 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1133 Kimbark Ave

KalamazooMI49006

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property at 3657 Kenbrooke Ct

$940

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3657 Kenbrooke Ct, Unit 3657 Kenbrooke

3657 Kenbrooke Ct
KalamazooMI49006

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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $5,852 with an overall median price of $2,766. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Douglas / Fairmont at $575, Eastwood at $200, and Millwood at $760. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,775$57517
Eastwood$1,845$200106
Millwood$1,899$760132
Eastside$1,928$20090
Burke Acres$1,955$575102
Edison$2,050$200104
Eastside Kalamazoo$2,100$20098
Milwood$2,100$200104
Westwood$2,100$55571
CBD$2,121$20076

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op in the West Main Hill neighborhood priced from $200. 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 $484. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalamazoo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View in the Square Co-op1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
503 N Riverview Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
1619 Fraternity Village Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Kilgore ApartmentsLOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR,1BA$875
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Kalamazoo apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement Model at Nu Michigan Ave starting at $1,360 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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.
Peregrine Tower2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.94
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1BA$0.76
West Campus VillageWest Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$0.35
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
611 Regency WayB22BR,1BA$1.09
Arboretum Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
Country Club Park2 Bed 1 Bath - Balcony2BR,1BA$1.07
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
The Wyatt2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalamazoo?

There are currently 442 Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI with pricing that ranges from $200 to $5,852. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kalamazoo ranging from $555 to $3,100.

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 $555 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,662.

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 $1,223 to $2,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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