Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (51 Rentals)

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property at 132 Reed St

$675 - $1,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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132 Reed St

KalamazooMI49001

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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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Candlewyck Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Candlewyck Apartments

100 E Candlewyck DrKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Matterhorn Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Matterhorn Townhomes

3409 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
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property at 444 Garland St

$1,099

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 10

444 Garland St

KalamazooMI49001

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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. Concord Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $778. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Concord Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$778
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$890
Timberwood CrossingStudio Ranch RenoStudio,1BA$895
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath East Phase1BR,1BA$907
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$930
Briargate ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$940
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, MI

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.27 price per square foot West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... Model at West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $425. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the The Den Model at The Tate on Howard starting at $610 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the West Main Hill 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.
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
Forest Hills TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$0.98
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Winchell Way Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase1BR,1BA$1.27
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Arcadia Grove which is listed at $890, 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 23 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 $407 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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