Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Vine St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vine St

120 W Vine StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Walbridge Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
Student Housing
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447 W Walnut
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

447 W Walnut

447-449 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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1201 Greenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Greenwood Ave

1201 Greenwood AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
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Matterhorn Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Matterhorn Townhomes

3409 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
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Kendall Off Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kendall Off Main

220-224 S Kendall AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
Student Housing
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Haven on Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haven on Main

3420 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49006
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Harrison Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Circle

525 E Ransom StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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West Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Douglas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Douglas area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 3 Beds unit found at Western Pines Apartments priced from $435. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1BA$435
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$592
Arcadia Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
1117 S Westnedge Ave1117-41BR,1BA$775
1619 Fraternity Village Dr0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$780
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852
Kendall Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Douglas, MI

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Douglas area is the $0.20 price per square foot Plan A Model at Firehouse Crossings in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $390. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Firehouse CrossingsPlan A6BR,4BA$0.20
Kendall Village TownhomesKendall Village Tri-level4BR,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 HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
837 W South St, Unit 3837 W South St2BR,1BA$1.07
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
717 W S St, Unit 4717 W S St1BR,1BA$0.89
Arboretum Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
The Bronco Club5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Townhome (Bedroom Only)5BR,3.5BA$0.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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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 $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Douglas?

The cheapest apartment in West Douglas is Hunters Ridge which is listed at $592, 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 36 regular apartments in West Douglas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Douglas?

Cheap apartments in West Douglas have an average cost of $733 which is $2,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Douglas.

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.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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