Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Clayborne Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayborne Flatz

4651 Clayborne DrKalamazoo, MI 49009
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1201 Greenwood Ave
1 to 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 3 Beds unit found at Western Pines Apartments priced from $435. 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 Oakwood apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1BA$435
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$592
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, MI

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.20 price per square foot Plan A Model at Firehouse Crossings in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... Model at West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) starting at $425 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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.
Firehouse CrossingsPlan A6BR,4BA$0.20
West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
611 Regency WayB2PL2BR,1BA$1.11
5923 Angling Rd, Unit Furnished Angling Rental5923 Angling Rd1BR,1BA$0.95
Arboretum Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
Hunters Ridge2 Bedroom/2 Bath (Price is Per Bed)2BR,2BA$1.11
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Arcadia Grove6 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Bedroom Only6BR,3.5BA$1.11

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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!

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 $835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Hunters Ridge which is listed at $592, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $3,400.

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 27 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 $616 which is $2,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!