Rent in Kalamazoo, MI
Across Kalamazoo's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,154 a month, with figures from $934–$1,250. The highest typical rent is in 49001 ($1,250) and the lowest in 49006 ($934). 7 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo County pay about 1.45% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $885 | $675–$981 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $1,003 | $828–$1,110 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $1,154 | $934–$1,250 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $1,426 | $1,219–$1,545 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $1,637 | $1,469–$1,990 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kalamazoo ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kalamazoo, MI?
- About $1,154 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $934–$1,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kalamazoo, MI?
- About $1,003 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $828–$1,110. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kalamazoo, MI?
- About $1,426 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,219–$1,545. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kalamazoo, MI?
- About $885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $675–$981. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kalamazoo, MI?
- About $1,637 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,469–$1,990. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kalamazoo ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 49001 has the highest typical rent at $1,250 a month, and 49006 the lowest at $934.
- What is the property tax rate in Kalamazoo, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo County pay a typical 1.45% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Kalamazoo rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).