
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (78 Rentals)
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516 Oak St

312 Woodward Ave, Unit 8

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Walbridge Common

809 W Cedar St

223 E North St

1320 S Westnedge Ave

932 S Park St

420 Pearl St

227 Douglas Ave
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717 W S St, Unit 8

724 W South St

609 Pearl St

180 E.Water Street

219 E North St

417 Oak St

Kendall Manor Apartments

229 W Walnut St, Unit 2

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413 W Vine St, Unit 1

609 E Stockbridge Ave, Unit 1
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603 W Vine St

1410 Oak St

805 Douglas Ave, Unit 3

708 Mills St, Unit 6

805 Douglas Ave, Unit 1

708 Mills St, Unit 7

429 Davis St

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530 W South St, Unit K

2716 Nichols Rd

1338 Portage Street
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Whitehall Apartments

Gilmore Apartments

The Landing

714 Village St

1315 Race St

The Willows on Michigan

2909 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2-C

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213 Rose Pl, Unit 213 Rose Place

820 W Main St

Peregrine Peninsula
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Hillside Village

Rivers Edge Apartments

Sage Terrace Apartments

940 W Lovell St

3522 Kenbrooke Ct

1404 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2

725 W Vine St

620 Minor Ave, Unit 3

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620 Minor Ave, Unit 3

Western Pines Apartments
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West Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Douglas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Douglas Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $625 | $1,882 |
| West Douglas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $200 | $2,650 |
| West Douglas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $555 | $3,900 |
| West Douglas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,155 | $2,700 |
| West Douglas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Douglas Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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Cheapest Available West Douglas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Douglas 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 West Douglas 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 | $700 |
| 1619 Fraternity Village Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Parchment Manor Apartments | Parchment Manor Apartments - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whitehall Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Douglas, MI
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Douglas area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH Model at Peregrine Tower in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value West Douglas apartment is the Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes starting at $390 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Douglas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Tower | 2 BED, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Kendall Village Townhomes | Kendall Village Tri-level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.22 |
| West Campus Village | West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.27 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| Western Pines Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 | 220 W Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 723 W South St, Unit #1 | 723 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 413 W Vine St, Unit 1 | 413 W Vine St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 213 Rose Pl, Unit 213 Rose Place | 213 Rose Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Parchment Manor Apartments | Parchment Manor Apartments - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI
Ranked #2
Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Douglas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Douglas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Douglas is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Douglas?
The cheapest apartment in West Douglas is City View in the Square Co-op which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in West Douglas costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Douglas?
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 West Douglas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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