
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (36 Rentals)
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842 Davis St

222 Douglas Ave

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Walbridge Common

110 Woodward Ave

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1332 Poplar Pl, Unit 2

223 E North St

1332 Poplar Pl

180 E.Water Street
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Rivers Edge Apartments

708 Mills St

Kendall Manor Apartments

708 Mills St

708 Mills St

515 Village St

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Gilmore Apartments

2909 W Michigan Ave
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1221 Wells Pl, Unit 2

1338 Portage Street

1119 Lake St

820 W Main St

Somerset On The Hill Apartments

Vine St

Walbridge Common

Humphrey Woods

1117 S Westnedge Ave
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447 W Walnut

118-130 S Clarendon St

232 Woodward (PB&J Ventures LLC)

1201 Greenwood Ave

Big Bend Apartments

Harrison Circle

Parchment Manor Apartments

142 N Riverview Dr

Parchment Point Townhomes
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Northside, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,013 | $750 | $1,882 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $200 | $2,780 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $750 | $4,090 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,195 | $2,550 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,350 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op priced from $200. The Tate on Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $484. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View in the Square Co-op | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $484 |
| Arcadia Grove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Parchment Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Harrison Circle | 1 Bedroom 80% | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, MI
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $0.83 price per square foot 821 W South St Model at 821 W South St, Unit Penthouse in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes starting at $390 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 W South St, Unit Penthouse | 821 W South St | 4BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Kendall Village Townhomes | Kendall Village Tri-level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.22 |
| Arlington Lofts | Unit 204 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Den | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 837 W South St, Unit 3 | 837 W South St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Lovell Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Parchment Point Townhomes | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Parchment Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1332 Poplar Pl, Unit 2 | 1332 Poplar Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Arcadia Grove | 6 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Bedroom Only | 6BR,3.5BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is City View in the Square Co-op which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $341 which is $3,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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