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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $399 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $2,068. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Vine at $399, West Douglas / Fairmont at $399, and Milwood at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vine$1,360$39951
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,465$39948
Milwood$1,520$79549
Westwood$1,560$57557
Edison$1,615$62575
Burke Acres$1,685$75045
Downtown Kalamazoo$1,700$39963
Eastside$1,700$62572
CBD$1,870$39977
Eastwood$1,907$85039

Cheapest Available Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalamazoo, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard in the West Main Hill neighborhood priced from $609. Concord Place Apartments in the Colony Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $728. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalamazoo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$609
Concord Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$728
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityStudio LargeStudio,1BA$730
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase1BR,1BA$780
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$790
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsB (RW)1BR,1BA$804
Peppertree1 BED | 1 BATH1BR,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at The Bronco Club in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $1,364. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the 6020 Briarcliff Path Model at 6020 Briarcliff Path, Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Colony Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalamazoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bronco Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.86
6020 Briarcliff Path, Unit B6020 Briarcliff Path2BR,2BA$0.90
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.60
Parchment Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsF1 (Remodel)(NT)2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Country Club Park Apartments (320 S. Drake LLC)Country Club Park - Two Bedroom **$600 OFF FIRS...2BR,1BA$1.07
310 W Vine St, Unit 2310 W Vine St2BR,1BA$1.05
908 S Park St, Unit 2908 S Park St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Kalamazoo Overview

Ideally located midway between both Detroit and Chicago, Kalamazoo is a southwestern city that truly represents some of the best in Michigan living. Bursting at the seams with amenities and big city excitement, all wrapped in the charm and welcoming ambiance of a much smaller locale, this prime slice of Michigan real estate should appeal to a wide assortment of lifestyles and budgets.

Why live in Kalamazoo, MI?

From the Western Michigan University campus to the thriving arts and music scene, Kalamazoo has something to offer just about everyone. Impressive natural scenery blends effortlessly with modern city convenience to create a 'best of both worlds' epicenter, all wrapped in the welcoming atmosphere of Michigan. Home to a variety of manufacturing as well as pharmaceutical industries, this on-the-move city is a great place to launch a career or raise a family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #21

Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 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 Kalamazoo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kalamazoo is under $818.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kalamazoo?

The cheapest apartment in Kalamazoo is Concord Place Apartments which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Kalamazoo costs $2,068.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kalamazoo?

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 375 regular apartments in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?

Cheap apartments in Kalamazoo have an average cost of $533 which is $1,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo.

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