Studio Apartment Rent in Kalamazoo, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kalamazoo, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,253 and +38% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kalamazoo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kalamazoo
Compare Kalamazoo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo (this page) | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kalamazoo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kalamazoo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage, MI | 6.2 mi | $840 | +$36 (+4%) |
| Kentwood, MI | 41.7 mi | $1,140 | +$336 (+42%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 42.6 mi | $1,065 | +$261 (+32%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 46.8 mi | $855 | +$51 (+6%) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 47.9 mi | $1,190 | +$386 (+48%) |
| Walker, MI | 48.3 mi | $1,120 | +$316 (+39%) |
| Holland, MI | 48.7 mi | $940 | +$136 (+17%) |
| Goshen, IN | 50.8 mi | $890 | +$86 (+11%) |
| Granger, IN | 51.4 mi | $1,070 | +$266 (+33%) |
| Niles, MI | 52.5 mi | $770 | $-34 (-4%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 56.8 mi | $740 | $-64 (-8%) |
| South Bend, IN | 60.9 mi | $775 | $-29 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Kalamazoo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kalamazoo?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kalamazoo, Michigan is $804 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,253.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kalamazoo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,160 ($2,680/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kalamazoo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kalamazoo's studio median of $804 is +38% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kalamazoo rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Kalamazoo ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kalamazoo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Niles ($770), Mishawaka ($740), South Bend ($775).