Kalamazoo, MI Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,216
1-year change
+5.5%
$63/mo
5-year change
+26.5%
$255/mo
10-year change
+66.6%
$486/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kalamazoo

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$685/mo—0.0%
2016$707/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$752/mo+6.4%+9.8%
2018$781/mo+3.9%+14.0%
2019$822/mo+5.2%+20.0%
2020$864/mo+5.1%+26.1%
2021$917/mo+6.1%+33.9%
2022$1,009/mo+10.0%+47.3%
2023$1,062/mo+5.3%+55.0%
2024$1,094/mo+3.0%+59.7%
2025$1,154/mo+5.5%+68.5%
2026$1,169/mo+1.3%+70.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kalamazoo changed since 2015?

Median rent in Kalamazoo, MI was $683 in 2015-01 and is $1,216 as of 2026-09 — a change of $533 per month over 11 years.

How much has Kalamazoo rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Kalamazoo, MI has changed +26.5% ($255 per month). The current median is $1,216.

What has rent in Kalamazoo done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kalamazoo, MI has changed +66.6% ($486 per month). It is now $1,216.

Is rent in Kalamazoo going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Kalamazoo, MI has increased +5.5% ($63/mo). Current median: $1,216.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.