Kalamazoo, MI Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,253
1-year change
-1.8%
$-23/mo
5-year change
+26.1%
$259/mo
10-year change
+61.7%
$478/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kalamazoo

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$737/mo0.0%
2016$759/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2017$808/mo+6.5%+9.6%
2018$839/mo+3.8%+13.8%
2019$883/mo+5.2%+19.8%
2020$925/mo+4.8%+25.5%
2021$986/mo+6.6%+33.8%
2022$1,085/mo+10.0%+47.2%
2023$1,140/mo+5.1%+54.7%
2024$1,175/mo+3.1%+59.4%
2025$1,271/mo+8.2%+72.5%
2026$1,254/mo-1.3%+70.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kalamazoo changed since 2015?

Median rent in Kalamazoo, MI was $733 in 2015-01 and is $1,253 as of 2026-06 — a change of $520 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 +26.1% ($259 per month). The current median is $1,253.

What has rent in Kalamazoo done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kalamazoo, MI has changed +61.7% ($478 per month). It is now $1,253.

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

Year over year, median rent in Kalamazoo, MI has decreased -1.8% ($-23/mo). Current median: $1,253.

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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.