Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Hill Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $300 (52 Rentals)

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834 W Main St

KalamazooMI49007

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Apple Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Ridge

2231 Flower StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Vine St
Studio 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
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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 Main Hill, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Main Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Main Hill area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Kendall Off Main priced from $499. The Tate on Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $609. Here are the most affordable West Main Hill apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$499
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$609
Sage Terrace1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$793
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$805
The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)The Willows Apartments - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$944
Whitehall Apartments1 Bed Balcony1BR,1BA$950
The LandingThe Peninsula1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Main Hill, MI

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Main Hill area is the $0.47 price per square foot The SoHo Model at The Tate on Howard in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value West Main Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Walbridge Common starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
Walbridge Common2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Western Pines Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Upgraded2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.61
Kendall Off Main2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.60
Hunters Ridge1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
1023 Washington Ave, Unit 21023 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Sage Terrace1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Main Hill, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #3

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 Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Main Hill, Kalamazoo, and the greater Kalamazoo area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Main Hill Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Sage Terrace which is listed at $793, while the average apartment in West Main Hill costs $1,604.

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 24 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 $540 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Main Hill.

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