
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas / Fairmont Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Douglas / Fairmont area of Kalamazoo.


222 Douglas Ave

110 Woodward Ave

525 Sprague Ave

521 S Westnedge Ave

1304 Forbes St
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834 W Main St

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525 Sprague Ave

118-130 S Clarendon St

224 Elm St

232 Woodward (PB&J Ventures LLC)
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West Douglas / Fairmont, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Douglas / Fairmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Douglas / Fairmont Studio Apartments | $700 | $650 | $750 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $775 | $1,309 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $850 | $1,815 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,250 | $1,650 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Douglas / Fairmont Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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Cheapest Available West Douglas / Fairmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Douglas / Fairmont area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wildwood off Main priced from $1,260. Nu Lovell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable West Douglas / Fairmont apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood off Main | Beechwood 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Nu Lovell | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Lofts at Sprague (Sprague and Michigan LLC) | The Lofts at Sprague - Two Bedroom **ONE MONTHS... | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Douglas / Fairmont, MI
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Douglas / Fairmont area is the $1.07 price per square foot 837 W South St Model at 837 W South St, Unit 3 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value West Douglas / Fairmont apartment is the 717 W S St Model at 717 W S St, Unit 4 starting at $975 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Douglas / Fairmont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 837 W South St, Unit 3 | 837 W South St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 717 W S St, Unit 4 | 717 W S St | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Lovell Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Nu Lovell | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Wildwood off Main | Beechwood 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Douglas / Fairmont Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Douglas / Fairmont?
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 3 regular apartments in West Douglas / Fairmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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