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3200 W Main St,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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Rental Market Trends in Kalamazoo, MI
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,135/month.
Rent in Kalamazoo is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,135/month
Average Rent
716 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.8%
Change / Year
1,668
Available Apartments
Kalamazoo rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Kalamazoo average $995 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo average $1,135 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo average $1,372 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo average $1,722 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Kalamazoo, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Kalamazoo, MI
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, Arcadia, Knollwood and South Westnedge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kalamazoo, Northside and Edison 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 Westwood, Downtown Kalamazoo and Northside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo, MI?
Because the average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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 14.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kalamazoo is 36.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $995 - $1,722. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 2.5% less for utilities, and 4.0% 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.
View the Kalamazoo Area GuideStudio
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$1,166/month
One Bedroom
$634/month
$1,647/month
Two Bedroom
$736/month
$2,285/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,873/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo?
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,135 per month, which is 31.8% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Kalamazoo?
The average rent for a house in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,662 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Kalamazoo?
The average rent for a townhome in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,038 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Kalamazoo?
Rents in Kalamazoo, MI are increasing, with prices up 2.8% year-over-year and $32 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Kalamazoo?
In Kalamazoo, MI, 35% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.