Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Last updated on October 4, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,212. This is -39%, or $762, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,212

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

193

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,212. This is -39%, or $762, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
64%
17%
9%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Kalamazoo, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Kalamazoo, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,120. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI costs about $1,009 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,138. Houses for rent in Kalamazoo, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$999

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,199

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,450

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,130

3%

11%

Studio

$780

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,130

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

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.

Compare rent prices in Kalamazoo, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Kalamazoo, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Allegan, MI.

Kalamazoo

Median rent price$1,212
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 28% higher than the median rent in Allegan, MI.

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Cost of living in
Kalamazoo, MI

The overall cost of living in Kalamazoo, MI is 16% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

10% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

10% lower

Housing

40% lower

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

2% lower

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Discover rentals in Kalamazoo, MI

West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)

4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

4 beds

2 baths

$400

Apartment for rent

412 Parsons - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7

Very good

412 Parsons

412 Parsons St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1408 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.3

Very good

1408 E Main St

1408 E Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

525 N Arlington St Apt A3 #A3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Douglas apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

2BR apartment near K-College and Downtown Kzoo.

525 N Arlington St Apt A3 #A3, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Lilac Hills - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.5

Excellent

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Lilac Hills

4605 Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

2–3 beds

1 bath

$826–$1,334

Apartment for rent

Call

120 E Maple - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

120 E Maple

120 E Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$900

Apartment for rent

1325 S Burdick St Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edison apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

1325 S Burdick St Apt 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Mccourtie 707 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Mccourtie 707

707 Mccourtie St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent