Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (83 Rentals)

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property at 420 Pearl St

$750 - $775

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420 Pearl St

KalamazooMI49007
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Walbridge Common
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$752 - $2,052
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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property at 940 W Lovell St

$799 - $999

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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940 W Lovell St

KalamazooMI49007

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706 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 1
$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 9

706 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 1

706 W Kalamazoo AveKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Southside, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op priced from $200. 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 Southside apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View in the Square Co-op1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$200
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Kilgore ApartmentsLOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
755 Buchanan Ave1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, MI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH Model at Peregrine Tower in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peregrine Tower2 BED, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.94
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$0.35
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
611 Regency WayB22BR,1BA$1.09
220 W Walnut St, Unit 5220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.14
Waverly FlatzManistee Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.23
723 W South St, Unit #1723 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
132 Reed Ave132 Reed Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $950.

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 $2,200.

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 15 regular apartments in Southside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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