Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Last updated on January 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

288

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
58%
17%
14%
3%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,197. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI costs about $1,060 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,260. Houses for rent in Kalamazoo, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,949.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,040

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,337

2%

1%

Studio

$780

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 18% 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

4d ago

7.3

Very good

West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)

4101 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

4 beds

2 baths

$400

Apartment for rent

Lilac Hills - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Lilac Hills

4605 Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

2–3 beds

1 bath

$649–$1,383

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Candlewyck Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

9

Excellent

Candlewyck Apartments

100 Candlewyck Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$745–$2,231

Apartment for rent

1408 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

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

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Mccourtie 707 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Mccourtie 707

707 Mccourtie St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1304 Forbes St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Douglas condo for rent in Kalamazoo

1304 Forbes St. Kalamazoo, MI - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

1304 Forbes St #2, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Dec 26

1724 Lay Blvd Apt 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edison apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

1724 Lay Blvd Apt 1 #1, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent