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

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Clayborne Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayborne Flatz

4651 Clayborne DrKalamazoo, MI 49009
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Oakhurst Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhurst Apartments

4037 S Rose StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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1201 Greenwood Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Greenwood Ave

1201 Greenwood AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
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Oakwood, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Clayborne FlatzUpjohnStudio,1BA$700
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase1BR,1BA$780
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$805
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
The View Apartments and TownhomesA1d1BR,1BA$1.09
Western Pines Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.61
Denway Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.21
731 Village St, Unit 731 Village Street731 Village St1BR,1BA$1.06
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Concord Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakwood, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Oakwood, Kalamazoo, and the greater Kalamazoo area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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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