Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Western Michigan University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$1,246/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $1,246 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $653 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

255

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Western Michigan University, MI

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Western Michigan University, MI

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$780

-

13%

1 bedroom

$1,025

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,247

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,699

-

35%

4 bedroom

$2,375

-

102%

Studio

Average rent

$780

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last year

102%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Michigan University, 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.

Discover rentals in Western Michigan University, MI

West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

West Campus Village (West Campus Village Townhomes LLC)

4101 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

4 beds

2 baths

$425

1403 Sherwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

1403 Sherwood Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

2 beds

1 bath

$750

1011 N Church St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northside apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

932 S Park St #930-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vine apartment for rent in Kalamazoo

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Frequently asked questions for Western Michigan University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwood rental market.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The average rent in Westwood is $1,246 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $653 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwood, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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