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

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Walbridge Common
$750 - $2,050
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$748 - $2,048
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Walbridge Common

714 Walbridge StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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$850 - $950

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515 Village St

KalamazooMI49008

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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
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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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Apple Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Ridge

2231 Flower StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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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
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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 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 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 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
Rivers Edge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$852
Kendall Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Whitehall Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$935
The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)The Willows Apartments - Two Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia Grove3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom with a Basement3BR,3.5BA$1.02
821 W South St, Unit Penthouse821 W South St4BR,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 HowardThe Den3BR,2BA$0.39
723 W South St, Unit 5723 W South St2BR,1BA$1.07
837 W South St, Unit 3837 W South St2BR,1BA$1.07
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.44
Western Pines Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Single Bed3BR,1.5BA$0.38
Arboretum Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
The Bronco Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath (Bedroom Only)2BR,1.5BA$0.88

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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.

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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