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Student Housing in Kalamazoo, MI
About Student Housing in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan is a mid-sized city in the southwest of the state, home to Western Michigan University and its tens of thousands of students, plus the smaller Kalamazoo College nearby. WMU's campus sits just west of a genuinely lively downtown, close enough that a walk down Michigan Avenue connects the two. Student neighborhoods like Knollwood, Oakland Drive-Winchell, and West Main Hill ring the university, mixing houses, apartments, and Greek life. Downtown anchors the city's culture with its pedestrian Kalamazoo Mall, museums, a regular farmers market, and a steady stream of festivals and outdoor concerts. Green space is easy to reach too, from the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail to the wooded ravines around campus.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Kalamazoo
Knollwood
Right next to campus, Knollwood holds the highest concentration of students, with multifamily homes, apartment buildings, and Greek houses packed close to class.
West Main Hill
One of the most sought-after spots, close to both Western Michigan and Kalamazoo College, with handsome older homes on the hill.
Oakland Drive-Winchell
A leafy residential area near WMU that's also an easy reach to downtown, popular with students who want a quieter street.
Getting Around Kalamazoo as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Kalamazoo.