Rent by ZIP · Kalamazoo County
Rent in Kalamazoo, MI 49008
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,052 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $800 | +7.5% | $774–946 | $721 ±$470 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $950 | +3.2% | $882–1,078 | $883 ±$115 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,110 | +0.9% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,128 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,460 | +2.1% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,442 ±$416 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,510 | +4.6% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,990 ±$415 |
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 49008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49007 | Kalamazoo | $1,170 | $1,092 |
| 49009 | Kalamazoo | $1,250 | $1,217 |
| 49006 | Kalamazoo | $1,050 | $934 |
| 49010 | Allegan | $1,270 | $1,195 |
| 49011 | Athens | $1,210 | $967 |
| 49004 | Kalamazoo | $1,190 | $1,133 |
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.