Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
$419 - $2,245
Studio - 6 Beds
Area Guide
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
The region’s gold standard for education, research, and campus culture
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Western Michigan University is known for offering a unique and personalized academic experience, with a low student-to-teacher ratio and notable programs focused on healthcare and aviation. The campus is less than a mile from downtown Kalamazoo—an easy walk down Michigan Avenue will take you to the city’s eclectic selection of cafes, brewpubs, and other popular after-hours hangouts. Located midway between Detroit and Chicago, you’ll be within weekend-trip distance of two of America’s most exciting and distinctive cities. The neighborhoods surrounding the university are filled with great rental options, from budget-friendly apartments to upscale condos and townhomes. If you’ll be frequenting the arts and humanities buildings, you may want to seek living arrangements near the south end of campus; most of the other classroom and administration buildings are centrally located on campus, so most of the surrounding neighborhoods will offer equally convenient access.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $995 for a studio, $1,131 for one bedroom, $1,356 for two bedrooms, and $1,651 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kalamazoo has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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472 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$995/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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717 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,131/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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983 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,356/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,285 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,651/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Western Michigan University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 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 Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
269 Students
King-Westwood Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades K-8
299 Students
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
157 Students
Public
Grades K-8
299 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
698 Students
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Public
Grades 6-8
868 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
487 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,782 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,614 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
357 Students
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Public
Grades 9-12
138 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
390 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum
- Kalamazoo Nature Center
- Chipman Preserve
- Wolf Lake Hatchery Visitor Center
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 June 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.