Average Rent in Kalamazoo, MI
10 apartment buildings, 61 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,584/mo
market average
Cheapest
$760/mo
Arcadia Grove
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
61
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 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 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Parchment Point Townhomes & Apartments
450 Haymac Dr, Parchment, MI 49004, USA
Gull Prairie Apartments
4495 Gull Run Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Foxwood and The Hermitage
4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Mount Royal Townhomes
1400 Concord Pl Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcadia Grove 1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | $760 | $1,088 | $1.32 | 3.9 (369) | 7 |
| 2 | Parchment Point Townhomes & Apartments 450 Haymac Dr, Parchment, MI 49004, USA | $1,000 | $1,182 | $1.33 | 4 (64) | 5 |
| 3 | Gull Prairie Apartments 4495 Gull Run Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA | $1,039 | $1,588 | $1.34 | 4.1 (648) | 10 |
| 4 | Emerald Park Apartments 2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA | $1,113 | $1,223 | $1.50 | 4.3 (189) | 2 |
| 5 | Foxwood and The Hermitage 4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA | $1,209 | $1,860 | $1.34 | 4.3 (147) | 6 |
| 6 | Dover Hills Apartments 4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | $1,225 | $1,401 | $1.43 | 4.1 (404) | 8 |
| 7 | Mount Royal Townhomes 1400 Concord Pl Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | $1,249 | $1,471 | $1.55 | 3.5 (76) | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Arcadia Grove
3.9 (369)1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Parchment Point Townhomes & Apartments
4 (64)450 Haymac Dr, Parchment, MI 49004, USA
Gull Prairie Apartments
4.1 (648)4495 Gull Run Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
4.3 (189)2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Foxwood and The Hermitage
4.3 (147)4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4.1 (404)4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Kalamazoo, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,584 per month, based on 61 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $760 at Arcadia Grove to $1,800 at Main Street Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760/mo | $760/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,512/mo | $985/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $1,535/mo | $995/mo | 30 |
| 3 Bed | $1,961/mo | $1,223/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $2,800/mo | $2,800/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Kalamazoo, MI apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $494K in rental revenue per month ($5.9M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Dover Hills Apartments | $130K/mo | 93% | 108 |
| 2.Arcadia Grove | $107K/mo | 94% | 108 |
| 3.Forest Hills | $91K/mo | 89% | 72 |
| 4.Gull Prairie Apartments | $79K/mo | 83% | 60 |
| 5.Foxwood and The Hermitage | $56K/mo | 83% | 36 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Kalamazoo, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kalamazoo, MI averages $1,512/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,535/mo. At the local median household income of $48,965, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 54% 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
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,584/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($760/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Kalamazoo, MI is $48,965 , about 36% 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) | $1,584 |
| Utilities | $355 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $846 |
| Healthcare | $413 |
| Other goods and services | $660 |
| Estimated total | $4,366/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,900 | +20% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,522 | +59% | 13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,093 | +32% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,536 | -3% | 10 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,504 | -5% | 9 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,527 | -4% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
The average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,584 per month, based on 61 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
The lowest available rent in Kalamazoo, MI starts at $760 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo, MI average $1,512/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $985/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo, MI average $1,535/mo. Units start from $995/mo across 30 units currently listed.
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