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Rental Market Trends in Kalamazoo, MI

What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?

$1,108/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,108 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $971 per month for a studio, $1,108 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,312 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,635 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$971/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,108/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,312/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,635/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,440/month
316 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,861/month
967 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,226/month
2,048 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,464/month
846 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
827 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kalamazoo, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $24 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 April 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
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

Based on current rent prices, Colonial Manor, Nottingham Place and South Westnedge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$835/month
548 Sq Ft
Nottingham Place
$850/month
578 Sq Ft
South Westnedge
$1,049/month
770 Sq Ft
Millwood
$1,068/month
654 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,102/month
703 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,150/month
746 Sq Ft
Parkview Hills
$1,182/month
759 Sq Ft
Burke Acres
$1,211/month
843 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,271/month
794 Sq Ft
Edison
$1,315/month
801 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Haymarket Historic District
$1,765/month
896 Sq Ft
Downtown Kalamazoo
$1,694/month
828 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,529/month
813 Sq Ft
Briarwood Valley Condominiums
$1,404/month
857 Sq Ft
Vine
$1,349/month
709 Sq Ft
Edison
$1,315/month
801 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,271/month
794 Sq Ft
Burke Acres
$1,211/month
843 Sq Ft
Parkview Hills
$1,182/month
759 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,150/month
746 Sq Ft

Which Kalamazoo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kalamazoo with the most apartments available are Downtown Kalamazoo, Westwood and Nottingham Place .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kalamazoo
$1,694/month
828 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,271/month
794 Sq Ft
Nottingham Place
$850/month
578 Sq Ft
Haymarket Historic District
$1,765/month
896 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,529/month
813 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,150/month
746 Sq Ft
Edison
$1,315/month
801 Sq Ft
Vine
$1,349/month
709 Sq Ft
Colonial Manor
$835/month
548 Sq Ft
Knollwood
$1,102/month
703 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 $1,108, you’ll want to make about $3,693 per month or $44,316 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 14.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalamazoo is 37.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $971 - $1,635. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 2.6% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

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Kalamazoo, MI

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How does Kalamazoo, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Kalamazoo, MI

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$975 - $1,290

1-2 Beds

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1324 Lafayette Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

$409 - $2,245

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Western Pines Apartments

3814 Pine Terrace Blvd,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

$1,075 - $1,525

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MTH Management
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8 Communities in Kalamazoo
Trillium Ventures MSV
Trillium Ventures MSV
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  • 2,173

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The Choice Group
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4 Communities in Kalamazoo
RAM Partners
RAM Partners
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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