Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Walbridge Common
$708 - $2,050
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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$825 - $945

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1724 Lay Blvd

KalamazooMI49001

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Lincolnshire Townhouses
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhouses

3437 Lincolnshire BlvdKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Vine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vine St

120 W Vine StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Walbridge Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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KALAMAZOO VILLAGES
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

KALAMAZOO VILLAGES

3840 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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447 W Walnut
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

447 W Walnut

447-449 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Waverly Flatz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Flatz

1412 Banbury RdKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Apple Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Ridge

2231 Flower StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Nottingham Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nottingham Manor

1615 Nottingham StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Harrison Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Circle

525 E Ransom StKalamazoo, 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 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard priced from $484. KALAMAZOO VILLAGES has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $747. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$747
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
1117 S Westnedge Ave1117-41BR,1BA$775
Kilgore ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath East Phase1BR,1BA$907
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, MI

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.39 price per square foot The Den Model at The Tate on Howard in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $610. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 837 W South St Model at 837 W South St, Unit 3 starting at $1,495 with a $1.07 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.
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
837 W South St, Unit 3837 W South St2BR,1BA$1.07
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.65
611 Regency WayB2PL2BR,1BA$1.11
Waverly FlatzManistee Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath East Phase1BR,1BA$1.24
413 W Vine St, Unit 0413 W Vine StStudio ,1BA$1.26
1117 S Westnedge Ave1117-21BR,1BA$1.35
Arcadia Grove6 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Bedroom Only6BR,3.5BA$1.11

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Southside, Kalamazoo, MI

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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 1117 S Westnedge Ave which is listed at $775, 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 23 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 $295 which is $3,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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