
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Hill Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $400 (80 Rentals)
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132 Reed St

1023 Washington Ave

842 Davis St

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Walbridge Common

809 W Cedar St

701 W Vine St

223 E North St

2719 S Burdick St

1320 S Westnedge Ave
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525 Sprague Ave, Unit 1

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717 W S St, Unit 8, Unit 8

609 Pearl St

219 E North St

834 W Main St

180 E.Water Street

724 W South St

435 S Westnedge Ct, Unit 1, Unit 1

Rivers Edge Apartments

Kendall Manor Apartments
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609 E Stockbridge Ave, Unit 1

413 W Vine St, Unit 1, Unit 1

229 W Walnut St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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530 W South St, Unit K, Unit K

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821 W Kalamazoo Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

2716 Nichols Rd

Whitehall Apartments

1338 Portage Street

346 S Rose St, Unit 3

Gilmore Apartments
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The Landing

714 Village St

The Willows (Sprague and Michigan LLC)

1315 Race St

2909 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2-C

820 W Main St

Hillside Village (Hillside Village LLC)

Sage Terrace Apartments

3522 Kenbrooke Ct

1404 W Michigan Ave, Unit 2
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940 W Lovell St

725 W Vine St

620 Minor Ave, Unit 3

Western Pines Apartments

107-123 E Michigan Ave

213 W Vine St

633 W North St, Unit 2

437 W Walnut St, Unit 1

Winchell Way Apartments

515 Minor Ave, Unit 2
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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 | $1,044 | $675 | $1,882 |
| West Main Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $200 | $2,650 |
| West Main Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $555 | $4,090 |
| West Main Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $1,275 | $2,700 |
| West Main Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,450 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Main Hill Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI.
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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 1 Bed unit found at City View in the Square Co-op priced from $200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View in the Square Co-op | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $484 |
| 222 Douglas Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 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 |
| Arcadia Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Whitehall Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Main Hill, MI
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Main Hill area is the $0.22 price per square foot Kendall Village Tri-level Model at Kendall Village Townhomes in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $390. The second greatest value West Main Hill apartment is the West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... Model at West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) starting at $425 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Village Townhomes | Kendall Village Tri-level | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.22 |
| West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) | West Village Campus - Four Bedroom Townhome *PR... | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.27 |
| 232 W Michigan Ave | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Tate on Howard | The Western | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| A2 Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| 220 W Walnut St, Unit 5 | 220 W Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 705 W South St, Unit 1 | 705 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 723 W South St, Unit #1 | 723 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Hunters Ridge | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 530 W South St, Unit K | 530 W South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Main Hill?
The cheapest apartment in West Main Hill is City View in the Square Co-op which is listed at $200, 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 23 regular apartments in West Main Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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