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Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kalamazoo rent stands today
Kalamazoo, MI rent rose modestly year over year by 1.2%, reaching a current median of $1,215/month. Renters are paying $59 more per month on average than last year, with a more notable 2.9% month-over-month rise recently.
Compared to national trends
Kalamazoo is 37.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 267 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kalamazoo rent for $780/month, 1-bedrooms for $998/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,217/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,452/month, and 4+ bedroom units reach $2,098/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of options for renters across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalamazoo
$1,215/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,215 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $735 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalamazoo
267
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalamazoo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have increased by 3% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $780 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $998 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,217 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,452 | 2% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,097 |  2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcadia | $1,472 | |
Central Business District | $1,775 | |
Eastside | $1,150 | |
Edison | $925 | |
Knollwood | $1,009 | |
Millwood | $1,100 | |
Northside | $1,350 | |
Sloan | $999 | |
South Westnedge | $1,100 | |
Vine | $900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,062 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $699 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$998
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,217
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,452
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Knollwood
Average rent
$1,009
Arcadia
Average rent
$1,472
Vine
Average rent
$900
Northside
Average rent
$1,350
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,775
Edison
Average rent
$925
Millwood
Average rent
$1,100
South Westnedge
Average rent
$1,100
Sloan
Average rent
$999
Eastside
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$699
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
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 28% lower than the median rent in Allegan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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26%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
4d ago
4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4 beds
2 baths
$425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Vine house for rent in Kalamazoo
516 Oak St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
5 beds
2 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Vine apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
516 Oak St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
4d ago
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
4h 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
4d ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Verified
Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,113–$1,336
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
155 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
4d ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Verified
Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,113–$1,336
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Verified
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5d+ ago
1842 S 11th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,050
Price drop
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 $1,215 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalamazoo?
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have increased by 3% 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 $735 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kalamazoo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Vine ($900/mo), Edison ($925/mo), and Sloan ($999/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalamazoo?
To comfortably afford rent in Kalamazoo, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 36%, making them relatively easy to find compared to other apartment sizes.
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).