Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Studio - 6 Beds | $399 - $2,235
Rental Market Trends in Kalamazoo, MI
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
$1,059/month
Average Rent
699 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,059 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $983 per month for a studio, $1,059 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,305 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,536 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kalamazoo, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, Eastwood, Burke Acres and Colonial Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, Haymarket Historic District, Downtown Kalamazoo and Vine are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.
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Which Kalamazoo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kalamazoo with the most apartments available are Downtown Kalamazoo, Westwood and Arcadia .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo, MI?
Because the average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,059, you’ll want to make about $3,530 per month or $42,360 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 16.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalamazoo is 40.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $983 - $1,536. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 2.2% less for utilities, and 2.3% less for transportation.
How does Kalamazoo, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kalamazoo, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$849/month
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Two Bedroom
$971/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,224/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.