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Allegan, MI Area Guide

A step back in time is just a step outside your front door

Small Town Safe Low Crime Affordable Industrial Historic

Allegan is a small industrial town surrounded by the idyllic countryside of southwest Michigan. The city’s landscape is perhaps most distinguished by the abundant historical architecture on display, with countless Victorian homes, stately public buildings, and the Second Street Bridge (better known as the “Old Iron Bridge” to locals) giving Allegan a timeless character.

The Downtown waterfront district in particular has been beautifully preserved, with the charming storefronts actively in use overlooking the Kalamazoo River and landmarks like the preserved Regent Theatre still active nearly a century after its founding. Positioned roughly halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, living in Allegan allows you to live a tranquil small-town lifestyle with two much larger cities less than an hour away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Allegan, MI is $1,175 for one bedroom, and $1,272 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allegan has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,175/month
777 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Allegan, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

L.E. White Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Outlook Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Allegan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Outlook Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.