Cheap Homes for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI from $555 (27 Rentals)

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property at 3515 Kenbrooke Ct
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
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3515 Kenbrooke Ct, Unit 3515

3515 Kenbrooke Ct
KalamazooMI49006
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property at 1221 Wells Pl
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1221 Wells Pl, Unit 2

1221 Wells Pl
KalamazooMI49001

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property at 4130 Bishop Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4130 Bishop Ave

PortageMI49002
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property at 444 Garland St
$1,074 - $1,075
2 Bedroom Rentals
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444 Garland St

KalamazooMI49001

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $200 to $5,852 with an overall median price of $1,291. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Knollwood at $995, Western Michigan University/Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospi at $1,100, and Oakwood at $1,129. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Knollwood$995$55577
Western Michigan University/Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospi$1,100$74946
Oakwood$1,129$555136
South Westnedge$1,188$20075
Oakland / Winchell$1,189$555165
Arcadia$1,235$55541
Westwood$1,245$555132
Milwood$1,250$20096
Northside$1,295$20096
Southside$1,295$200113

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 $599. 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$599
Clayborne FlatzStudioStudio,1BA$770
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Concord Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$783
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$807
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$815
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$845
Country Meadow Apartments1 Bed Garden1BR,1BA$850
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.82 price per square foot Four Bed Two Bath Model at Santos Hill in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Nu Michigan Ave starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 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.
Santos HillFour Bed Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.82
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
West Campus VillageFour Bed | Two and a Half Bath4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$0.44
920 W Lovell St, Unit #3920 W Lovell St2BR,1BA$0.95
Arboretum Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
409 Park Pl409 Park Pl1BR,1BA$0.95
The Wyatt2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalamazoo?

There are currently 432 Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI with pricing that ranges from $200 to $5,852. There are also 80 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 $1,484.

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 $1,200 to $2,911, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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