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Section 8 rent in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA, covering 32 ZIP codes.

$1,130Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,243Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
32ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$660$796$960$876
1 Bedroom$800$939$1,130$1,033
2 Bedrooms$960$1,130$1,340$1,243
3 Bedrooms$1,280$1,486$1,770$1,635
4 Bedrooms$1,340$1,589$1,900$1,748

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,260$27,120
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,390$40,680
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,520$54,240
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,944$71,328

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Michigan multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 32 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
49024 $1,130 $1,340 $1,770 $1,900
49012 $1,080 $1,290 $1,700 $1,820
49088 $1,080 $1,290 $1,710 $1,820
49078 $980 $1,270 $1,630 $1,720
49009 $1,060 $1,260 $1,670 $1,780
49004 $1,040 $1,240 $1,640 $1,750
49074 $1,000 $1,190 $1,580 $1,690
49003 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49005 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49019 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49041 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49077 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49081 $990 $1,180 $1,560 $1,670
49007 $980 $1,170 $1,550 $1,660
49048 $980 $1,170 $1,550 $1,660

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI MSA is $1,130 per month, ranging from $960 to $1,340 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,243.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $960 to $1,340 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Michigan?
RealG searches live listings across Michigan, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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