
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas / Fairmont Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Douglas / Fairmont area of Kalamazoo.


1020 W Kalamazoo Ave

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717 W S St

809 W Cedar St

834 W Main St

724 W South St

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530 W South St, Unit K, Unit K

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821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
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720 N Park St

820 W Main St

1404 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2

633 W North St, Unit 2

708 W South St

Wildwood off Main

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629 W South St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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821 W South St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E
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Nu Lovell

The Lofts at Sprague (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

808 W Kalamazoo Ave

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723 W South St, Unit 5, Unit 5

839 W South St

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837 W South St, Unit 4, Unit 4

Somerset On The Hill Apartments

222 Douglas Ave
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118-130 S Clarendon St

232 Woodward Ave

708 Elizabeth St

716 W Cedar St

1451 W North St

421 Oak St

636 Florence St

822 W Main St
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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 | $710 | $700 | $720 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $795 | $1,465 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $850 | $1,900 |
| West Douglas / Fairmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 Studio unit found at 222 Douglas Ave priced from $700. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Douglas Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 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 April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Douglas / Fairmont area is the $1.00 price per square foot 723 W South St Model at 723 W South St, Unit 5 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value West Douglas / Fairmont apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Nu Lovell starting at $1,295 with a $1.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 723 W South St, Unit 5 | 723 W South St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Nu Lovell | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3 | 821 W Kalamazoo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 222 Douglas Ave | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| 1335 N Church St, Unit #2 | 1335 N Church St | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
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 2 regular apartments in West Douglas / Fairmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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