Average Rent in Kalamazoo MI
11 apartment buildings, 10 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,701/mo
Cheapest
$1,310/mo
Properties
11
Units
10
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Kalamazoo MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kalamazoo MI Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Forest Hills
4600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Main Street Properties
2701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Peregrine Company
336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Foxwood and The Hermitage
4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Hills 4600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | $1,310 | $1,487 | $1.35 | 3.6 | 7 |
| 2 | Main Street Properties 2701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | $1,800 | $2,300 | -- | 3.1 | 2 |
| 3 | Peregrine Company 336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1.77 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | Arcadia Grove 1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 | 0 |
| 5 | Dover Hills Apartments 4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 | 0 |
| 6 | Emerald Park Apartments 2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 | 0 |
| 7 | Foxwood and The Hermitage 4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Forest Hills
3.64600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Main Street Properties
3.12701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Peregrine Company
5336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Arcadia Grove
3.91324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4.14520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
4.32210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Kalamazoo MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kalamazoo MI is $1,701 per month, based on 10 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,310 at Forest Hills to $2,000 at Peregrine Company.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,000/mo | $2,000/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $1,436/mo | $1,310/mo | 7 |
| 3 Bed | $2,154/mo | $2,154/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,800/mo | $2,800/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kalamazoo MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kalamazoo MI averages $2,000/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,436/mo. At the local median household income of $48,965, that works out to 42% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kalamazoo MI at $1,031/mo. The current tracked market average runs 65% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kalamazoo MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,701/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,310/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Kalamazoo MI is $48,965 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kalamazoo MI
Overall prices in Kalamazoo MI runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kalamazoo MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,701 |
| Utilities | $355 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $846 |
| Healthcare | $413 |
| Other goods and services | $660 |
| Estimated total | $4,483/mo |
Population
73,132
Median household income
$48,965
Census median rent
$1,031/mo
Rent as % of income
33.9%
Median age
26.8
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Kalamazoo MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kalamazoo MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,448 | -15% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -9% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -26% | 11 |
| Detroit, MI | $2,005 | +18% | 10 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,881 | +11% | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,675 | -2% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo MI?
The average rent in Kalamazoo MI is $1,701 per month, based on 10 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kalamazoo MI?
The lowest available rent in Kalamazoo MI starts at $1,310 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo MI average $2,000/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,000/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo MI average $1,436/mo. Units start from $1,310/mo across 7 units currently listed.
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