Lofts at Ironworks
231 N Rose St,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
$1,404 - $3,251
1-2 Beds
Downtown Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
Downtown Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI Area Guide
A charming downtown district near several colleges
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Commuter
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Great Location
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Urban
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Community
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Renting in Downtown Kalamazoo will put you in the center of a lively city with an active community. Both Interstate 94 and East Michigan Avenue run through the neighborhood, connecting residents to nearby locales like Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University in under 10 minutes. Those living in this area choose from a mix of lofts and condos for rent. Downtown is home to the Kalamazoo Mall, a three-block historic mall lined with shops and restaurants. Enjoy the newest film releases at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, or visit Bronson Park, a calm oasis in the heart of the city. Enjoy summer music festivals, explore local museums like the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, or try out one of the many local restaurants and bars in town.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Kalamazoo is $1,147 for a studio, $1,555 for one bedroom, $2,218 for two bedrooms, and $1,880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Kalamazoo has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,147/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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738 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,555/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,225 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,218/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,880/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum
- Kalamazoo Nature Center
- Chipman Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.