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Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Kalamazoo rent stands today
Kalamazoo, MI rent rose 5.1% year over year to a current median of $1,240/month. Renters are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 3.1% month over month after peaking three months ago at $1,300/month.
Compared to national trends
Kalamazoo sits 36.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option with 253 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Kalamazoo rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $972/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,199/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,515/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,700/month in Kalamazoo, while apartments are lower at $1,100/month. Apartments account for 64.6% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Kalamazoo
$1,240/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,240 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $710 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kalamazoo
253
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kalamazoo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kalamazoo, MI
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo run $990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  6% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $972 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,515 | 4% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arcadia | $1,635 | |
Central Business District | $1,775 | |
Edison | $962 | |
Knollwood | $1,200 | |
Millwood | $1,107 | |
Northside | $1,350 | |
Sloan | $1,199 | |
South Westnedge | $1,100 | |
Vine | $1,000 | |
Western Michigan University Krph | $2,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $704 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,515
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Knollwood
Average rent
$1,200
Arcadia
Average rent
$1,635
Vine
Average rent
$1,000
Northside
Average rent
$1,350
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,775
South Westnedge
Average rent
$1,100
Edison
Average rent
$962
Millwood
Average rent
$1,107
Sloan
Average rent
$1,199
Western Michigan University Krph
Average rent
$2,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$704
Last 30 days
No Change
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
36%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 46% lower than the median rent in Allegan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
126%$1,007
21%$1,125
248%$1,315
21%$1,200
15%$1,010
96%$1,176
26%$2,200
17%$990
42%$1,025
4%$1,100
34%$1,197
20%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 | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 40% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Kalamazoo, MI
3d ago
4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4 beds
2 baths
$425
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Vine apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
516 Oak St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1 bed
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
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
4d ago
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2280 South 11th StreetSuite 213, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Studio
0 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kalamazoo
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Central Business District apartment for rent in Kalamazoo
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
157 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,550
Apartment for rent
3d 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
$1,515–$2,345
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3740 Winchell Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,116–$1,561
Apartment for rent
3d 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
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,630
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Central Park Cir, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,345
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
3d 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
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,630
Apartment for rent
18h ago
320 S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Candlewyck Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$669–$2,220
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 $1,240 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kalamazoo?
Average rent prices in Kalamazoo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Kalamazoo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kalamazoo is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kalamazoo?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Edison ($962/mo), Vine ($1,000/mo), and South Westnedge ($1,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalamazoo?
To comfortably afford rent in Kalamazoo, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).