Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,158 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,093 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.27 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,158
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,093
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $22.27
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $46,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 3% more than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Kalamazoo County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At 65%, Kalamazoo County ranks 4th among the 83 counties in Michigan for the lowest homeownership rate.
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Nearby, in St. Joseph County, the typical rent is $849: 22% less than in Kalamazoo County ($1,093).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Kalamazoo County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Kalamazoo County was $1,287 a month in September 2026: 4.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $885 | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,013 | $19.48 | $40,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,158 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,545 | $29.71 | $61,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,637 | $31.48 | $65,480 |
HUD area: Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 28 ZIP codes in Kalamazoo County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,050 in 49002 to $1,300 in 49024. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,158).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 49001 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $890 | $1,020 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,650 |
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| 49002 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $770 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,440 |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $910 | $1,040 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,680 |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $800 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $890 | $1,020 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,650 |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $860 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,490 | $1,580 |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $960 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,670 | $1,770 |
| 49009 | Van Buren County, MI | $960 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,670 | $1,770 |
| 49012 | Barry County, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49012 | Battle Creek, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49012 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49024 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $990 | $1,140 | $1,300 | $1,730 | $1,840 |
| 49034 | Battle Creek, MI | $770 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,440 |
| 49034 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $770 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,440 |
| 49048 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $870 | $1,000 | $1,140 | $1,520 | $1,610 |
| 49052 | Battle Creek, MI | $760 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,430 |
| 49052 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $760 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,430 |
| 49052 | St. Joseph County, MI | $760 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,430 |
| 49053 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $770 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,440 |
| 49074 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $880 | $1,010 | $1,160 | $1,540 | $1,630 |
| 49083 | Barry County, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49083 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49087 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $810 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49087 | St. Joseph County, MI | $810 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49087 | Van Buren County, MI | $810 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49088 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $800 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 49097 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $790 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,460 |
| 49097 | St. Joseph County, MI | $790 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,460 |
- 49001 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,170$1,560
- 49002 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,050$1,380
- 49004 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,190$1,590
- 49006 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,050$1,400
- 49007 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,170$1,560
- 49008 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,120$1,490
- 49009 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,250$1,670
- 49009 · Van Buren County, MI $1,250$1,670
- 49012 · Barry County, MI $1,210$1,570
- 49012 · Battle Creek, MI $1,210$1,570
- 49012 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,210$1,570
- 49024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,300$1,730
- 49034 · Battle Creek, MI $1,060$1,380
- 49034 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,060$1,380
- 49048 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,140$1,520
- 49052 · Battle Creek, MI $1,060$1,380
- 49052 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,060$1,380
- 49052 · St. Joseph County, MI $1,060$1,380
- 49053 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,050$1,380
- 49074 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,160$1,540
- 49083 · Barry County, MI $1,210$1,570
- 49083 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,210$1,570
- 49087 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,060$1,410
- 49087 · St. Joseph County, MI $1,060$1,410
- 49087 · Van Buren County, MI $1,060$1,410
- 49088 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,060$1,400
- 49097 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,050$1,380
- 49097 · St. Joseph County, MI $1,050$1,380
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kalamazoo County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
38,004 households rent in Kalamazoo County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Kalamazoo 52%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Kalamazoo County
HUD lists 60 properties with homes for low-income households in Kalamazoo County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 33
- HUD-assisted
- 32
5,757 homes in all; 4,929 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Milham Meadows Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6103 Mallard Cir, Portage 49024 300 homes, 296 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 158 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- City View in the Square HUD-assisted 710 Collins St, Kalamazoo 49001 216 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 344-1681
- Fox Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 1332 Fox Ridge Dr, Kalamazoo 49006 216 homes, 211 low-income · For families · (269) 381-5691
- Evergreen North Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5700 Vintage Ln, Kalamazoo 49009 205 homes, 204 low-income · 1 bd: 186 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, families · (269) 382-6446
- South Mall Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 105 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo 49007 204 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 388-3011
- Crosstown Parkway I Tax credit (LIHTC) 732 Howard St, Kalamazoo 49008 201 homes, 200 low-income · 1 bd: 185 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Interfaith Homes of Kalamazoo Inc HUD-assisted 1036 Interfaith Blvd, Kalamazoo 49007 200 homes, 198 low-income · For families · (269) 382-0012
- Crosstown Parkway Apartments HUD-assisted 550 W Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo 49008 201 homes, 177 low-income · For older adults · (269) 344-3968
- Stadium Drive Tax credit (LIHTC) 4249 Lakesedge Dr, Kalamazoo 49008 167 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 85 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 2013 · For older adults, families
- Stadium Drive HUD-assisted 4229 Lakesedge Dr, Kalamazoo 49008 167 homes, 166 low-income · For families · (269) 375-0105
- Village of Kalamazoo Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4510 Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo 49006 165 homes, 160 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 108 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2019
- Northwind Place / Hilltop Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1004 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo 49007 161 homes, 160 low-income · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 51 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, families · (269) 343-3973
- Canterbury House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 690 Dragonfly, Kalamazoo 49009 192 homes, 153 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 82 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 2004 · For families
- New Village Park HUD-assisted 2401 Saint Albans Way, Kalamazoo 49048 152 low-income homes · For families · (269) 381-3828
- Westland Meadows HUD-assisted 4300 Leisure Ln, Kalamazoo 49006 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 344-5418
- Westland Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4305 Leisure Ln, Kalamazoo 49006 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 141 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Hearthside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7671 Currier Dr, Portage 49002 160 homes, 128 low-income · 1 bd: 130 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- The Meadows (kalamazoo County) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5066 Meadows Blvd, Kalamazoo 49048 128 low-income homes · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Big Bend Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2210 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo 49048 128 homes, 127 low-income · 2 bd: 86 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Evergreen South Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2900 Crystal Ln, Kalamazoo 49009 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Comstock Village HUD-assisted 5437 E H Ave, Kalamazoo 49048 112 low-income homes · For families · (269) 343-8855
- Spring Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Mall Dr, Portage 49024 107 low-income homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 92 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1996
- Pinehurst Townhomes (KZOO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 6794 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo 49009 97 homes, 96 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 1999
- Riverview Co-Op I HUD-assisted 1028 Bridge St, Kalamazoo 49048 118 homes, 88 low-income · For families · (269) 349-6631
- Dillon Hall HUD-assisted 3301 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo 49048 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 342-0263
- Kalamazoo Rosewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 4001 S 12th St, Kalamazoo 49009 69 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Hope Woods for Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 5749 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo 49009 150 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 102 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Heather Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Heatherdowns Lane, Kalamazoo 49048 79 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2018
- Comstock Tower Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5285 E H Ave, Kalamazoo 49048 104 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 1995
- Spring Valley Crossing HUD-assisted 2535 Mount Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo 49004 56 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults · (269) 344-4355
- Rickman House Tax credit (LIHTC) 345 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo 49007 49 low-income homes · Studio: 49 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Duke Barrington Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 725 Duke Ln, Kalamazoo 49008 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Neighborhood Apartments HUD-assisted 1037 Interfaith Blvd, Kalamazoo 49007 44 low-income homes · For families · (269) 388-8833
- Gladeshire Tax credit (LIHTC) 1837 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo 49008 41 homes, 40 low-income · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Village of Sage Grove HUD-assisted 214 N Sage St, Kalamazoo 49006 38 homes, 37 low-income · For older adults · (269) 567-3300
- Lodge House HUD-assisted 1211 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo 49008 60 homes, 35 low-income · For families · (269) 447-2190
- Lilac Hills HUD-assisted 4411 Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo 49006 165 homes, 33 low-income · For families · (269) 375-2060
- Cedar Park Senior HSG HUD-assisted 464 N Cedar St, Schoolcraft 49087 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 679-5469
- Summit Park Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 740 Summit Park Ct, Kalamazoo 49006 31 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1999
- River Manor HUD-assisted 10000 Shadowlane Ave, Galesburg 49053 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 665-5111
- Roosevelt Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Sherwood Ave, Kalamazoo 49048 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1991
- Portage Pines HUD-assisted 7982 Kenmure Dr, Portage 49024 27 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 323-3363
- Sawmill Creek II Tax credit (LIHTC) 307 W Highway St, Vicksburg 49097 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Centre Street Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2083 E Centre Ave, Portage 49002 64 homes, 20 low-income · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Douglas Apartments HUD-assisted 1211 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo 49007 21 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (269) 388-8833
- Milham Parkside Apts HUD-assisted 20 Leona Ave, Kalamazoo 49001 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (269) 388-2975
- Twin Lakes Apartments HUD-assisted 3125 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo 49004 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (269) 342-1776
- New Village Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2400 Saint Albans Way, Kalamazoo 49048 152 homes, 15 low-income · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (269) 381-3828
- Selinon Park HUD-assisted 1603 E Centre Ave, Portage 49002 63 homes, 13 low-income · (269) 762-3993
- Mill Park Townhomes Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Haymac Dr, Parchment 49004 56 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1990
- Ashley Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 226 E North St, Kalamazoo 49007 12 low-income homes · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Kalamazoo MR II HUD-assisted 2208 E Cork St, Kalamazoo 49001 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (269) 381-1455
- Kalamazoo Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3840 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo 49001 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Kalamazoo Village South Tax credit (LIHTC) 3914 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo 49001 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Lotus Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5817 Briarcliff Ln, Kalamazoo 49009 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1995
- Gladys Street Apartments HUD-assisted 420 Gladys St, Portage 49002 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (269) 365-9014
- Azure Heights HUD-assisted 1211 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo 49007 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (269) 388-8833
- Apple Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 2231 Flower St, Kalamazoo 49001 49 homes, 7 low-income · (269) 343-4112
- Lotus Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5860 Briarcliff Ln, Kalamazoo 49009 6 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1994
- Apple Ridge Apts (kalamazoo) Tax credit (LIHTC) 2233 Flower St, Kalamazoo 49001 56 homes
5 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Kalamazoo County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Kalamazoo County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,150 | $36,900 | $59,000 |
| 2 people | $25,300 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 3 people | $28,450 | $47,400 | $75,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,900 | $91,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,100 | $97,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,300 | $104,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,500 | $111,250 |
Area median income: $108,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $797 – $974
- 1 bedroom $912 – $1,114
- 2 bedrooms $1,042 – $1,274
- 3 bedrooms $1,391 – $1,700
- 4 bedrooms $1,473 – $1,801
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Kalamazoo County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Kalamazoo County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Kalamazoo County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc
1219 S Park St, Kalamazoo
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Kalamazoo County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Michigan, the average home bill was $119 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,316
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,158
- Security deposit
- $1,158
- Total
- $2,316
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Kalamazoo County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $885; 1 bedroom: $1,013; 2 bedrooms: $1,158; 3 bedrooms: $1,545; 4 bedrooms: $1,637. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Kalamazoo County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,158) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.27 an hour full time, or $46,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kalamazoo County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,650 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Kalamazoo County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,042 and $1,274 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Kalamazoo County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,050 in 49002 to $1,300 in 49024. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Kalamazoo County?
HUD lists 60 properties with homes for low-income households in Kalamazoo County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Kalamazoo County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Kalamazoo County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).