Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 21, 2025

Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI

Last updated on November 21, 2025

Last updated on November 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,250. This is -35%, or $670, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

233

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,250. This is -35%, or $670, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
60%
18%
12%
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 3% in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,140. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI costs about $1,060 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,195. Houses for rent in Kalamazoo, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,045

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,195

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,499

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,260

3%

2%

Studio

$780

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,260

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 19% lower 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

1d ago

7.3

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

617 Forest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

617 Forest

617 Forest St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

617 Forest Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vine apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

617 Forest #3 - 2 Bed/1 Bath Unit Near WMU/K College

617 Forest Street #3, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 4

1408 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

120 E Maple - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.6

Very good

120 E Maple

120 E Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$900

Apartment for rent

W Walnut St 815 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

W Walnut St 815

815 W Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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

$850

Apartment for rent