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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kalamazoo rent stands today
Kalamazoo, MI rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,205/month. Renters today are paying $40 less per month on average than last year, with rent holding near the recent peak of $1,300/month from February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kalamazoo sits 36.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 222 total rentals that remains accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Kalamazoo rent for about $770/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,018/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,210/month. Houses command a median of $1,525/month while apartments sit at $1,150/month, with apartments making up 58.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oakland Winchell rents fell 25.5% year over year to $1,346/month across 11 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 3.2% slip. Meanwhile, Central Business District rents rose 11.1% to $2,000/month, showing divergent trends within Kalamazoo.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalamazoo
$1,205/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,205 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalamazoo
222
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalamazoo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,149, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo run $1,046 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,242.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $770 | 5% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,018 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,210 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,520 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcadia | $1,285 | |
Central Business District | $2,000 | |
Edison | $1,200 | |
Knollwood | $950 | |
Millwood | $1,199 | |
Northside | $1,350 | |
Sloan | $999 | |
South Westnedge | $1,100 | |
Vine | $875 | |
Westnedge Hill | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,149 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,525 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $654 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,018
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Arcadia
Average rent
$1,285
Northside
Average rent
$1,350
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,000
Edison
Average rent
$1,200
Vine
Average rent
$875
Knollwood
Average rent
$950
South Westnedge
Average rent
$1,100
Millwood
Average rent
$1,199
Sloan
Average rent
$999
Westnedge Hill
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$654
Last 30 days
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.
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
37%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 20% lower than the median rent in Allegan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,500
20%$1,000
6%$1,249
16%$1,214
31%$1,076
10%$1,232
22%$1,134
2%$2,200
8%$1,300
32%$1,150
4%$1,820
16%$1,100
6%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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Kalamazoo, MI
4d ago
4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4 beds
2 baths
$425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Kalamazoo
1508 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
1 bed
2 baths
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
100 Candlewyck Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$669–$2,232
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
1403 Sherwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
180 E Water St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2280 South 11th StreetSuite 213, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Studio
0 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Verified
807 Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,476–$1,876
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,183–$1,356
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
4d ago
Verified
640 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
525 E Ransom St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
3d ago
Verified
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,060–$1,285
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,183–$1,356
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
155 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 12
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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 $1,205 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalamazoo?
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Kalamazoo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kalamazoo is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kalamazoo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Vine ($875/mo), Knollwood ($950/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 $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).