Average Rent in Kalamazoo, MI
11 apartment buildings, 20 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,913/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
11
Units
20
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Kalamazoo, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kalamazoo, MI Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Peregrine Company
336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Forest Hills
4600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Main Street Properties
2701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Foxwood and The Hermitage
4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peregrine Company 336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA | $1,000 | $2,114 | $2.14 | 5 (11) | 11 |
| 2 | Forest Hills 4600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | $1,310 | $1,487 | $1.35 | 3.6 (46) | 7 |
| 3 | Main Street Properties 2701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | $1,800 | $2,300 | -- | 3.1 (34) | 2 |
| 4 | Arcadia Grove 1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (369) | 0 |
| 5 | Dover Hills Apartments 4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (404) | 0 |
| 6 | Emerald Park Apartments 2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (189) | 0 |
| 7 | Foxwood and The Hermitage 4835 Fox Valley Ave, Portage, MI 49024, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (147) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Peregrine Company
5 (11)336 S Kalamazoo Mall Suite702, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA
Forest Hills
3.6 (46)4600 Forest Hills Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Main Street Properties
3.1 (34)2701 W Michigan Ave # 107, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Arcadia Grove
3.9 (369)1324 Lafayette Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
Dover Hills Apartments
4.1 (404)4520 Dover Hills Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA
Emerald Park Apartments
4.3 (189)2210 East Cork Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA
Kalamazoo, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,913 per month, based on 20 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Peregrine Company to $1,800 at Main Street Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000/mo | $1,000/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,025/mo | $1,450/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,789/mo | $1,310/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,154/mo | $2,154/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,800/mo | $2,800/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kalamazoo, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kalamazoo, MI averages $2,025/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,789/mo. At the local median household income of $48,965, that works out to 47% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kalamazoo, MI at $1,031/mo. The current tracked market average runs 86% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kalamazoo, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,913/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Kalamazoo, MI is $48,965 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kalamazoo, MI
Overall prices in Kalamazoo, MI runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kalamazoo, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,913 |
| Utilities | $355 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $846 |
| Healthcare | $413 |
| Other goods and services | $660 |
| Estimated total | $4,695/mo |
Population
73,132
Median household income
$48,965
Census median rent
$1,031/mo
Rent as % of income
33.9%
Median age
26.8
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Kalamazoo, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kalamazoo, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | -24% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -19% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | +3% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -34% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | -2% | 7 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $1,645 | -14% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
The average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,913 per month, based on 20 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
The lowest available rent in Kalamazoo, MI starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo, MI average $2,025/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,450/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kalamazoo, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo, MI average $1,789/mo. Units start from $1,310/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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