Rent by ZIP · Kalamazoo County
Rent in Portage, MI 49002
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (-1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $962 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $750 | +2.7% | $693–847 | $645 ±$413 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $900 | 0% | $810–990 | $946 ±$29 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,070 | -1.9% | $945–1,155 | $1,028 ±$190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,410 | -2.1% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,382 ±$182 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,510 | -4.6% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,158.
What renters pay in 49002
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49001 | Kalamazoo | $1,170 | $1,250 |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo | $1,190 | $1,133 |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo | $1,050 | $934 |
| 49007 | Kalamazoo | $1,170 | $1,092 |
| 49008 | Kalamazoo | $1,120 | $1,128 |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo | $1,250 | $1,217 |
Fair Market Rents across Kalamazoo County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.