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Rental Market Trends in Kalamazoo, MI

What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?

$1,094/month

Average Rent

708 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,094 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Kalamazoo more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kalamazoo, you can expect to pay about $963 per month for a studio, $1,094 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,287 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,583 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$963/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,094/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,287/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,583/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,366/month
471 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,885/month
1,268 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,566/month
2,069 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,281/month
838 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,176/month
955 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,225/month
1,483 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kalamazoo, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Kalamazoo, MI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kalamazoo, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

Based on current rent prices, Colonial Manor, Nottingham Place and Leisure Time Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$813/month
547 Sq Ft
Nottingham Place
$825/month
614 Sq Ft
Leisure Time Condominiums
$845/month
684 Sq Ft
South Westnedge
$971/month
735 Sq Ft
Millwood
$1,040/month
683 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,054/month
732 Sq Ft
Burke Acres
$1,187/month
839 Sq Ft
Parkview Hills
$1,196/month
759 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,235/month
788 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,236/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kalamazoo, Haymarket Historic District and Vine are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kalamazoo
$1,824/month
844 Sq Ft
Haymarket Historic District
$1,811/month
837 Sq Ft
Vine
$1,582/month
797 Sq Ft
Edison
$1,573/month
760 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,509/month
807 Sq Ft
Briarwood Valley Condominiums
$1,365/month
845 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,236/month
774 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,235/month
788 Sq Ft
Parkview Hills
$1,196/month
759 Sq Ft
Burke Acres
$1,187/month
839 Sq Ft

Which Kalamazoo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kalamazoo with the most apartments available are Downtown Kalamazoo, South Westnedge and Westwood .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kalamazoo
$1,824/month
844 Sq Ft
South Westnedge
$971/month
735 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,235/month
788 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,236/month
774 Sq Ft
Haymarket Historic District
$1,811/month
837 Sq Ft
Nottingham Place
$825/month
614 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,509/month
807 Sq Ft
Vine
$1,582/month
797 Sq Ft
Briarwood Valley Condominiums
$1,365/month
845 Sq Ft
Edison
$1,573/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo, MI?

Because the average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,094, you’ll want to make about $3,646 per month or $43,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, MI is 14.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalamazoo is 37.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $963 - $1,583. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 2.1% less for transportation.

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Kalamazoo, MI

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Apartment Averages

Colonial Manor

Kalamazoo, MI

Downtown Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, MI

Studio
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$1,147/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,584/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,204/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,952/month
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  • 20,432

    Units

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    Units

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4 Communities in Kalamazoo
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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