Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 755 Academy St

$675

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$675
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$675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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755 Academy St

KalamazooMI49007

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property at 1221 Wells Pl

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1221 Wells Pl, Unit 2

1221 Wells Pl
KalamazooMI49001

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property at 444 Garland St

$1,075

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

444 Garland St

KalamazooMI49001
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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. Kilgore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. 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
Kilgore ApartmentsLOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Madeira ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$988
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Harrison Circle1 Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$999
Waverly FlatzArcadia1BR,1BA$1,030
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, MI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.95 price per square foot 920 W Lovell St Model at 920 W Lovell St, Unit #3 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath Model at KALAMAZOO VILLAGES starting at $1,038 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the South Westnedge 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.
920 W Lovell St, Unit #3920 W Lovell St2BR,1BA$0.95
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
705 W South St, Unit 1705 W South St1BR,1BA$1.25
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.24
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
718 Locust St, Unit Unit 4718 Locust St2BR,1BA$1.44
Waverly FlatzArcadia1BR,1BA$1.37
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southside, Kalamazoo, MI

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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 240 Apartments for Rent in Southside, MI with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,900. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $555 to $3,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $555 to $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $1,484.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southside range from $1,400 to $2,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.