Michigan Vacation Rental Management
Best Vacation Rental Markets in Kalamazoo County
ROAM Rollup Score
Strong
Kalamazoo County · 3 scored cities
Listings-weighted average of 3 scored cities. Larger cities count more toward the rollup total.
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City markets in Kalamazoo County
Why Kalamazoo County Is a Top Michigan STR Market
We track 3 short-term rental markets across Kalamazoo County, with market scores ranging from 87 to 90 and gross yields spanning 11.45% to 16.32%, averaging 14.03%. Together these markets carry 179 active listings. The strongest performer is Portage, scoring 90 with a 14.31% gross yield and about $39,000 in average annual revenue. Two more markets worth watching are Prairieville Township and Kalamazoo.
Across the county, average annual revenue runs about $38,000 — market-wide averages across every listing, most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. Top-quartile listings average about $51,000, a meaningful step up from the county-wide mean. One of 3 tracked markets currently requires a permit — regulations vary by municipality here, so owners should confirm local rules before listing.
ROAM offers full-service vacation rental management across Kalamazoo County and stands as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve. Get started to see what your property could earn.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kalamazoo County Vacation Rentals
How many short-term rental markets does ROAM track in Kalamazoo County?
ROAM tracks 3 short-term rental markets in Kalamazoo County, with 179 active listings across them combined.
Which market in Kalamazoo County has the strongest short-term rental returns?
Portage has the strongest returns in Kalamazoo County, with a market score of 90, a 14.31% gross yield, and about $39,000 in average annual revenue.
What's the average short-term rental yield across Kalamazoo County?
Average gross yield across Kalamazoo County's tracked markets is 14.03%, ranging from 11.45% up to 16.32% depending on the market.
Do short-term rental regulations vary across Kalamazoo County?
Yes. Regulations vary by municipality — 1 of the 3 tracked markets in Kalamazoo County currently requires a permit, so owners should confirm local rules for their specific property before listing.
When's the best time to book a vacation rental in Kalamazoo County?
July is most commonly the peak month across the markets we track in Kalamazoo County, while February is typically the slowest. Peak-month revenue runs about 2.22x trough-month revenue across these markets.
How much does vacation rental management cost across Kalamazoo County?
Management fees are structured around the services included and the specifics of each property, so cost varies by listing. Visit roammgmt.com/get-started to get a quote tailored to your property in Kalamazoo County.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Kalamazoo County, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Kalamazoo County — providing Airbnb management, dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and hands-on local support for owners at markets like Portage and Kalamazoo.
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