Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
Kalamazoo, MI

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,285. This is -32%, or $615, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,285

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

255

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,285. This is -32%, or $615, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
59%
19%
10%
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 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 $1,170. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI costs about $1,009 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 $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$999

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,267

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,195

3%

2%

Studio

$780

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

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$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalamazoo, MI is 36% 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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9.4

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West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)

4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

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1–4 beds

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$815

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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

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3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Whitehall Apartments

332 South Kendall Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$1,100

Price drop

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Available Apr 1

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