
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Douglas area of Kalamazoo.


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1335 N Church St, Unit #2, Unit #2

1023 Washington Ave

1020 W Kalamazoo Ave

842 Davis St

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Walbridge Common

1324 S Westnedge Ave

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717 W S St

809 W Cedar St

223 E North St
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219 E North St

724 W South St

609 Pearl St

180 E.Water Street

834 W Main St

Rivers Edge Apartments

708 Mills St, Unit 7

708 Mills St, Unit 6

Kendall Manor Apartments

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530 W South St, Unit K, Unit K
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734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Whitehall Apartments

138 E Stockbridge Ave

2716 Nichols Rd

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821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Gilmore Apartments

The Landing

1338 Portage Street

720 N Park St, Unit 3

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529 McCourtie St, Unit Apt# 2, Unit Apt# 2
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The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

1315 Race St

2909 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2-C

Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC)

320 W Vine St

820 W Main St

1404 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2

3522 Kenbrooke Ct

Sage Terrace Apartments

Element on Main
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725 W Vine St

Dover Hills Apartments

Western Pines Apartments

633 W North St, Unit 2

213 W Vine St

708 W South St

920 Washington Ave

3622 Douglas Ave

400 Rose

Woodland Heights 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 | $997 | $700 | $1,882 |
| West Douglas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $200 | $2,650 |
| West Douglas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $555 | $4,090 |
| West Douglas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,275 | $2,700 |
| West Douglas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,450 | $1,600 |
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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 | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC) | Parchment Manor | One Bedroom. One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Arcadia Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Douglas, MI
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Douglas area is the $0.22 price per square foot Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value West Douglas apartment is the West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... Model at West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) starting at $425 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Village Townhomes | Kendall Village Tri-level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.22 |
| West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) | West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.27 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Den | 3BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 723 W South St, Unit 5 | 723 W South St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| A2 Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 | 220 W Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Haven on Main | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| 734 Egleston Ave, Unit 2 | 734 Egleston Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Parchment Manor (Brickstone River View Management LLC) | Parchment Manor | One Bedroom. One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 118 N Riverview Dr, Unit Apt 3 | 118 N Riverview Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including West Douglas, Kalamazoo, and the greater Kalamazoo area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $890.
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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