Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (54 Rentals)

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1209 Jack Pine Dr

KalamazooMI49006
property at 132 Reed St

$650 - $1,125

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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132 Reed St

KalamazooMI49001

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611 Regency Way
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$1,149 - $1,520
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

611 Regency Way

611 Whites RdKalamazoo, MI 49008
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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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Matterhorn Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Matterhorn Townhomes

3409 W Michigan 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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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. 1619 Fraternity Village Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
1619 Fraternity Village Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Seville ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Timberwood CrossingStudio Ranch RenoStudio,1BA$930
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$972

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, MI

As of June 18, 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 in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $425. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the The Western Model at The Tate on Howard starting at $484 with a $0.35 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 VillageWest Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR...4BR,2.5BA$0.27
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$0.35
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Dover Hills Apartments2BWD2BR,2BA$1.22
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,1.5BA$0.99
413 W Vine St, Unit 1413 W Vine St1BR,1BA$0.97
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.22
213 Rose Pl, Unit 213 Rose Place213 Rose Pl1BR,1BA$1.20
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Seville ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $972.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is 1619 Fraternity Village Dr which is listed at $800, 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 18 regular apartments in Oakwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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