Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI from $300 (25 Rentals)

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447 W Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

447 W Walnut

447-449 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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West Walnut Apartments
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West Walnut Apartments

814-816 W Walnut StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Lovell Square
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Lovell Square

475 W Lovell StKalamazoo, MI 49007
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Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kalamazoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kalamazoo area of Kalamazoo, MI is a 4 Beds unit found at The Tate on Howard priced from $609. The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kalamazoo apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tate on HowardThe Western4BR,2BA$609
The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC)The Colonial Apartments - 315 - One Bedroom **H...1BR,1BA$850
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
The LandingOne Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$945
107-123 E Michigan Ave1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kalamazoo, MI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kalamazoo area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 BED, 2 BATH - 2 STORY Model at Peregrine 100 in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Kalamazoo apartment is the The SoHo Model at The Tate on Howard starting at $639 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the West Main Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kalamazoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peregrine 1002 BED, 2 BATH - 2 STORY2BR,2BA$1.59
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
Peregrine Tower1 BED, 1.5 BATH1BR,1.5BA$1.39
Skyrise Luxury ApartmentsSkyliner | Floors 16 - 202BR,2BA$1.58
224 E Michigan Ave, Unit 202224 E Michigan Ave1BR,1BA$1.48
917 W South St, Unit 2 bedroom main floor917 W South St2BR,1BA$0.83
Lovell Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The LandingTwo Bedroom - Medium2BR,1BA$1.43
127 Elm St, Unit 3127 Elm StStudio ,1BA$1.13
Arcadia Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Kalamazoo Neighborhood in Kalamazoo, MI

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Downtown Kalamazoo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kalamazoo is under $1,172.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo is The Colonial (311-315 Woodward LLC) which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Kalamazoo costs $1,830.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 12 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Kalamazoo?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Kalamazoo have an average cost of $357 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kalamazoo.

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