
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $200 (47 Rentals)


1023 Washington Ave

842 Davis St

1324 S Westnedge Ave

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717 W S St

809 W Cedar St

223 E North St

724 W South St

609 Pearl St
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708 Mills St, Unit 6

708 Mills St, Unit 7

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530 W South St, Unit K, Unit K

138 E Stockbridge Ave

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821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Rivers Edge Apartments

Madeira Apartments

1338 Portage Street

Denway Circle Apartments
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529 McCourtie St, Unit Apt# 2, Unit Apt# 2

611 Regency Way

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834 Lane Blvd, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2

320 W Vine St

1404 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2

Emerald Park Apartments

107-123 E Michigan Ave

213 W Vine St

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Walbridge Common
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400 Rose

Wildwood off Main

Gilmore Apartments

220 W Walnut St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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821 W South St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

Lincolnshire Townhouses

447-449 W Walnut St

1117 S Westnedge Ave

118-130 S Clarendon St
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The Colonial Apartments

Waverly Flatz

720 S Park St

Apple Ridge

Candlewyck Apartments

3013 Portage St

The Creamery

Harrison Circle

232 Woodward Ave
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Southside, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $675 | $1,882 |
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $200 | $2,650 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $800 | $4,090 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $1,535 | $2,550 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthside, Kalamazoo, MI
Ranked #8
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southside, Kalamazoo, MI
Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $912.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is City View in the Square Co-op which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Southside costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?
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 Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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