Kalamazoo, MI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Kalamazoo is $872, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $847.
Studio apartments in Kalamazoo rent for $670 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $683 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $826.
Average Rent in Kalamazoo, MI
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $872 | $670 | $683 | $826 | $1,063 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 3% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Average Apartment Size | 978 sq. ft. | 502 sq. ft. | 712 sq. ft. | 983 sq. ft. | 1,311 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Kalamazoo apartment is 978 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 502 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 712. 2-bedroom apartments in Kalamazoo have an average size of 983 sq. ft.
Kalamazoo, MI Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5003%
- $501-$70023%
- $701-$1,00056%
- $1,001-$1,50010%
- $1,501-$2,0004%
- > $2,0002%
Kalamazoo, MI Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr / 2018 | $872 | $670 | $683 | $826 | $1,063 |
| May / 2017 | $871 | $648 | $686 | $823 | $1,047 |
| Jan / 2017 | $856 | $627 | $666 | $807 | $1,058 |
| Sept / 2016 | $847 | $624 | $662 | $798 | $1,044 |
| May / 2016 | $845 | $612 | $657 | $797 | $1,052 |
| Jan / 2016 | $841 | $606 | $646 | $798 | $1,033 |
| Sept / 2015 | $819 | $597 | $645 | $788 | $1,001 |
| May / 2015 | $807 | $606 | $636 | $779 | $998 |
Average Rent in Kalamazoo, MI By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Millwood | $673 | $494 | $613 | $729 | $737 |
| Edison | $700 | $550 | $633 | $720 | $709 |
| Westnedge Hill | $728 | $550 | $660 | $755 | $775 |
| South Westnedge | $728 | $550 | $660 | $755 | $775 |
| Vine | $748 | $550 | $660 | $787 | $777 |
| Colony Farm - Parkview Hills | $842 | $500 | $665 | $859 | $1,202 |
| Arcadia | $904 | $533 | $673 | $868 | $1,214 |
| Western Michigan University/KRPH | $916 | $673 | $703 | $838 | $1,229 |
| Knollwood | $916 | $673 | $703 | $838 | $1,229 |
| Kalamazoo Central Business District | $971 | $673 | $710 | $870 | $1,230 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Millwood, where the average rent goes for $673/month, Edison, where renters pay $700/mo on average, and South Westnedge, where the average rent goes for $728/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Westnedge Hill ($728), Vine ($748), and Colony Farm - Parkview Hills ($842), where the asking prices are below the average Kalamazoo rent of $872/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Kalamazoo are Knollwood ($916), Western Michigan University/KRPH ($916) and Kalamazoo Central Business District ($971).
Kalamazoo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Arcadia is 7% higher than in Colony Farm - Parkview Hills
Arcadia rent is 4% higher than Kalamazoo average
| All rentals | $904 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $533 |
| 1 Bed | $673 |
| 2 Beds | $868 |
| 3 Beds | $1,214 |
Colony Farm - Parkview Hills rent is 3% lower than Kalamazoo average
| All rentals | $842 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $500 |
| 1 Bed | $665 |
| 2 Beds | $859 |
| 3 Beds | $1,202 |
How Does Kalamazoo Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | $872 | 3% |
| Portage | $770 | 6% |
| Comstock Northwest | $807 | 5% |
| Westwood | $960 | 3% |
| Eastwood | $807 | 5% |
| Parchment | $937 | 3% |
| Richland | $575 | -1% |
For more information about the Kalamazoo rental trends, check out our monthly rent report