Otsego
Otsego, MI
Area Guide
Small-town comfort on the banks of the Kalamazoo River
Fifteen miles north of Kalamazoo, the charming riverside community of Otsego embodies the timeless character of Midwestern small-town life. The compact Downtown district at the corner of Allegan and Farmer hosts a quaint collective of businesses, from the local hardware store and grocer to popular eateries and specialty shops. A larger shopping center on the east side of town is home to the local multiplex movie theater.
Rentals in Otsego tend to be quite affordable, with apartments and townhomes to fit any budget. Golf and snow skiing facilities can be found just minutes to the west, and both Grand Rapids and Lansing are easily within day trip distance.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Otsego, MI is $730 for one bedroom, $805 for two bedrooms, and $848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Otsego has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Washington Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
527 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
751 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bittersweet Ski Resort
- Timber Ridge Ski Area
- Kalamazoo Nature Center
Airports
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
- Gerald R Ford 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 November 2025.