
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (50 Rentals)
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132 Reed Ave, Unit 3

312 Woodward Ave

1020 W Kalamazoo Ave

842 Davis St

720 Village St

720 Oak St

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Walbridge Common

346 S Rose St

1332 Poplar Pl
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223 E North St

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1332 Poplar Pl, Unit 2

716 E Stockbridge Ave

724 W South St

609 Pearl St

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435 S Westnedge Ct, Unit 1

180 E.Water Street

Rivers Edge Apartments

708 Mills St

708 Mills St
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708 Mills St

Oakhurst Apartments

515 Village St

2843 S Burdick St

138 E Stockbridge Ave

Madeira Apartments

Gilmore Apartments

Denway Circle Apartments

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734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2

611 Regency Way
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1338 Portage Street

820 W Main St

1119 Lake St

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834 Lane Blvd, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2

Somerset On The Hill Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhouses

Vine St

Walbridge Common

KALAMAZOO VILLAGES

222 Douglas Ave
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447 W Walnut

1117 S Westnedge Ave

118-130 S Clarendon St

232 Woodward (PB&J Ventures LLC)

Waverly Flatz

Apple Ridge

Candlewyck Apartments

Nottingham Manor

Harrison Circle

Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC)
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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 | $1,048 | $675 | $1,882 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $200 | $2,500 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $800 | $4,090 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,195 | $2,550 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,350 | $1,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View in the Square Co-op | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $484 |
| 222 Douglas Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC) | LOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment... | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Arcadia Grove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Oakhurst Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $885 |
| Madeira Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, MI
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.95 price per square foot 918 South Westnedge Avenue Model at 918 South Westnedge Avenue, Unit #1 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 South Westnedge Avenue, Unit #1 | 918 South Westnedge Avenue | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Den | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| KALAMAZOO VILLAGES | Three Bed Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Waverly Flatz | Manistee Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 | 220 W Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 834 Lane Blvd, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2 | 834 Lane Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2 | 734 Egleston Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Denway Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Candlewyck Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 132 Reed Ave, Unit 3 | 132 Reed Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $900.
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 25 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?
Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $300 which is $3,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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