
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Hill Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (41 Rentals)
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132 Reed St

222 Douglas Ave

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Walbridge Common

110 Woodward Ave

223 E North St

180 E.Water Street

834 W Main St
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1304 Forbes St

Rivers Edge Apartments

Kendall Manor Apartments

708 Mills St

708 Mills St

708 Mills St

Whitehall Apartments

515 Village St
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Gilmore Apartments

2843 S Burdick St

2835 S Burdick St

The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

The Landing

City View in the Square Co-op

Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC)

820 W Main St
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834 Lane Blvd, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2

Somerset On The Hill Apartments

Vine St

Walbridge Common

447 W Walnut

1117 S Westnedge Ave

1619 Fraternity Village Dr

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118-130 S Clarendon St

232 Woodward (PB&J Ventures LLC)

1402 Fraternity Village Dr

1201 Greenwood Ave

Apple Ridge

Matterhorn Townhomes

Kendall Off Main

Haven on Main
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Harrison Circle
West Main Hill, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Main Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Main Hill Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $675 | $1,882 |
| West Main Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $775 | $2,780 |
| West Main Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $555 | $4,090 |
| West Main Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $435 | $2,700 |
| West Main Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,350 | $1,495 |
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Cheapest Available West Main Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Main Hill 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 Main Hill apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Pines Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed | 3BR,1BA | $435 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $484 |
| Hunters Ridge | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $592 |
| Arcadia Grove | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| 1117 S Westnedge Ave | 1117-4 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 1619 Fraternity Village Dr | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Rivers Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $852 |
| Kendall Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whitehall Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $935 |
| The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC) | The Willows Apartments - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Main Hill, MI
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Main Hill area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom with a Basement Model at Arcadia Grove in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value West Main Hill apartment is the 821 W South St Model at 821 W South St, Unit Penthouse starting at $1,495 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Main Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Grove | 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom with a Basement | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.02 |
| 821 W South St, Unit Penthouse | 821 W South St | 4BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 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 | $1.07 |
| 837 W South St, Unit 3 | 837 W South St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| A2 Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Western Pines Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.38 |
| Arboretum Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| The Bronco Club | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath (Bedroom Only) | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
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Best Local Schools in West Main Hill, Kalamazoo, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Main Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Main Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Main Hill is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Main Hill?
The cheapest apartment in West Main Hill is Hunters Ridge which is listed at $592, while the average apartment in West Main Hill costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Main Hill?
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 32 regular apartments in West Main Hill 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 Main Hill?
Cheap apartments in West Main Hill have an average cost of $478 which is $2,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Main Hill.
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