
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $300 (23 Rentals)
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The Tate on Howard

Westchester Woods Apartments

1108 S Westnedge Ave
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Concord Place Apartments

Candlewyck Apartments

506 Wheaton Ave, Unit 3

525 Minor

Seville Apartments

Nottingham Place Apartments

720 Village
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731 Village St, Unit 731 Village Street

1125 S Westnedge Ave, Unit 2

138 E Stockbridge Ave

The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

515 Village St
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Briargate Apartments
Oakwood, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakwood Studio Apartments | $1,151 | $720 | $1,589 |
Oakwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $769 | $1,846 |
Oakwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $555 | $2,641 |
Oakwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $435 | $2,749 |
Oakwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $484 | $2,505 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakwood Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard priced from $484. Clayborne Flatz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $484 |
Clayborne Flatz | Upjohn | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Candlewyck Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Arcadia Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Seville Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $812 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, MI
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.39 price per square foot The Den Model at The Tate on Howard in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $610. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the A1d Model at The View Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Westnedge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Tate on Howard | The Den | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
The View Apartments and Townhomes | A1d | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Western Pines Apartments | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Arboretum | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.61 |
Denway Circle Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Candlewyck Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
731 Village St, Unit 731 Village Street | 731 Village St | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Hunters Ridge | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Concord Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Nottingham Place Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakwood, Kalamazoo, MI
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakwood, Kalamazoo, MI
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Getting Around the Oakwood Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakwood is under $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Candlewyck Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $2,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?
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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood?
Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $477 which is $1,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.
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