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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kalamazoo rent stands today
Kalamazoo, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.2%, showing a pullback after recent gains in the market.
Compared to national trends
Kalamazoo sits 37.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, providing an accessible rental market with 228 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Kalamazoo rent for about $780/month, 1-bedrooms around $998/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,224/month. Houses command a higher median at $1,462/month compared to apartments at $1,142/month, with apartments making up 62.3% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Arcadia rents rose 27.2% year over year to $1,450/month, contrasting with citywide stability. Meanwhile, Parkview Hills saw rents fall 32.3% year over year to $995/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Kalamazoo.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalamazoo
$1,200/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalamazoo
228
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalamazoo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kalamazoo, MI
Rent prices in Kalamazoo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kalamazoo is $1,142, whereas a house costs $1,462. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,270.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $780 | 3% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $998 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,224 |  1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcadia | $1,450 | |
Central Business District | $1,775 | |
Edison | $1,050 | |
Knollwood | $1,002 | |
Millwood | $1,249 | |
Northside | $1,350 | |
Sloan | $975 | |
South Westnedge | $1,100 | |
Vine | $862 | |
Westnedge Hill | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,142 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,462 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $704 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$998
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,224
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Vine
Average rent
$862
Arcadia
Average rent
$1,450
Northside
Average rent
$1,350
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,775
Knollwood
Average rent
$1,002
Edison
Average rent
$1,050
South Westnedge
Average rent
$1,100
Millwood
Average rent
$1,249
Sloan
Average rent
$975
Westnedge Hill
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,142
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$704
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kalamazoo, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kalamazoo, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kalamazoo and Allegan by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kalamazoo
38%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 6% lower than the median rent in Allegan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,275
48%$1,000
13%$1,199
6%$1,315
41%$1,120
40%$1,840
29%$1,222
20%$1,975
1%$1,122
46%$1,275
5%$1,329
6%$1,115
14%Cost of living in Kalamazoo, MI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 13% lower |
| Housing | 36% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Kalamazoo, MI
1d ago
4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4 beds
2 baths
$425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5d+ ago
Northside townhouse for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
1 bath
$799
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
Vine apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
1 bed
1 bath
$3,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
180 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2280 South 11th StreetSuite 213, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Studio
0 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
19h ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
10h ago
Verified
807 Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,255
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,238–$1,346
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
155 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
19h ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
10h ago
Verified
807 Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$2,255
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,238–$1,346
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,450
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
13h ago
Verified
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
155 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
9h ago
3301 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kalamazoo, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Kalamazoo rental market.
How much is rent in Kalamazoo?
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,200 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalamazoo?
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Kalamazoo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kalamazoo is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kalamazoo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Vine ($862/mo), Sloan ($975/mo), and Knollwood ($1,002/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalamazoo?
To comfortably afford rent in Kalamazoo, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kalamazoo?
May offers the best rental deals in Kalamazoo, with prices running approximately 9% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year. December experiences the least competition with lower demand, while August and March are the most competitive months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).