Arcadia Grove
1324 Lafayette Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Studio - 6 Beds | $399 - $1,694
Rental Market Trends in Kalamazoo, MI
What is the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI?
$1,044/month
Average Rent
700 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Kalamazoo, MI is $1,044 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Kalamazoo more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kalamazoo, you can expect to pay about $932 per month for a studio, $1,044 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,284 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,525 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kalamazoo, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $37 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Kalamazoo, MI
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, West Douglas, Eastwood and Burke Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kalamazoo, Vine and Edison are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo.
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Which Kalamazoo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kalamazoo with the most apartments available are Westwood, Arcadia and Downtown Kalamazoo .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kalamazoo, MI?
Because the average rent in Kalamazoo is $1,044, you’ll want to make about $3,480 per month or $41,760 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Kalamazoo, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kalamazoo, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,152/month
One Bedroom
$797/month
$1,575/month
Two Bedroom
$1,016/month
$2,188/month
Three Bedroom
$1,172/month
$1,926/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.