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Average Rent in Kalamazoo MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Kalamazoo MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,436/mo
Lowest Available
$1,310/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Kalamazoo MI
Compare average rent across Kalamazoo MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Kalamazoo 49006 | $1,668 | $1,310 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kalamazoo MI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Kalamazoo MI is $1,436 per month across 2 apartment communities and 7 available units.
The most affordable option is Forest Hills starting at $1,310/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,436/mo.
Prices range from $1,310 to $1,800 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Kalamazoo MI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kalamazoo MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kalamazoo MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | $1,310/mo | $1,376/mo | 6 | 3.6 |
| Main Street Properties | $1,800/mo | $1,800/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
Google Search Trends for Kalamazoo MI Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kalamazoo MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,436/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/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 29% 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) | $1,436 |
| Utilities | $355 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $846 |
| Healthcare | $413 |
| Other goods and services | $660 |
| Estimated total | $4,218/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.
Explore Kalamazoo MI Apartments
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