Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Douglas Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $300 (41 Rentals)

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property at 834 W Main St

834 W Main St

KalamazooMI49007
property at 622 Minor Ave

622 Minor Ave

KalamazooMI49008

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Vine St
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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
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447 W Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 W Walnut

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

1201 Greenwood Ave

1201 Greenwood AveKalamazoo, MI 49006
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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 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard priced from $484. Kendall Off Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable West Douglas apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$484
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$499
Arcadia GroveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Sage Terrace1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$793
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)The Willows Apartments - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Douglas, MI

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Douglas area is the $0.39 price per square foot The Den Model at The Tate on Howard in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $610. The second greatest value West Douglas apartment is the 220 W Walnut St Model at 220 W Walnut St, Unit 4 starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 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.
The Tate on HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
220 W Walnut St, Unit 4220 W Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.08
Western Pines Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.61
Element on MainB1.W2BR,1BA$1.17
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.60
827 W Walnut St, Unit 2827 W Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.08
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
731 Village St, Unit 731 Village Street731 Village St1BR,1BA$1.06
Sage Terrace1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Douglas, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the West Douglas Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $944.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Douglas is Sage Terrace which is listed at $793, while the average apartment in West Douglas costs $1,705.

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 30 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 $481 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Douglas.

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