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Kalamazoo, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kalamazoo, MI area range in price from $399 to $4,090 with an overall median price of $2,291. The three Kalamazoo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eastside Kalamazoo at $1,206, Milwood at $815, and Vine at $399. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kalamazoo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eastside Kalamazoo$1,206$1,20613
Milwood$1,275$815888
Vine$1,299$399944
West Douglas / Fairmont$1,552$3991063
Westwood$1,560$575856
Edison$1,700$5501107
Burke Acres$1,727$750962
Eastside$1,816$5501204
Downtown Kalamazoo$1,837$3991120
Eastwood$1,837$850808

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. Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. 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
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityStudio LargeStudio,1BA$700
Concord Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$736
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$783
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$790
Cherokee Westlawn Apartments: Age 55+ Only1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsB (RW)1BR,1BA$804
Parchment Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalamazoo area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Nu Lovell in the in the West Main Hill neighborhood starting from $1,205. The second greatest value Kalamazoo apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at The Bronco Club starting at $1,364 with a $0.86 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.
Nu Lovell2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.70
The Bronco Club2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.86
The Tate on HowardThe SoHo4BR,2BA$0.47
The Paddock Apartment Homes2x2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.60
A2 Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.43
Parchment Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Arboretum2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.63
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsF1 (Remodel)(NT)2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Sage Terrace2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
1023 Washington Ave, Unit 21023 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalamazoo

What type of rentals are currently available in Kalamazoo?

There are currently 424 Apartments for Rent in Kalamazoo, MI with pricing that ranges from $399 to $4,090. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kalamazoo ranging from $500 to $3,390.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kalamazoo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kalamazoo ranges from $500 to $3,390 with an average monthly rent of $1,745.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kalamazoo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kalamazoo range from $690 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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