Income-Based Senior Apartments

A downtown address.
Rent on your terms.

30%
Of Income = Rent
Senior
Apartments
62+
First Priority
88
Walk Score
About South Mall

More than a place to live. A community.

South Mall Senior Apartments exterior — 105 E. Walnut Street, Downtown Kalamazoo
South Mall Senior Apartments — 105 E. Walnut Street, Downtown Kalamazoo

South Mall Senior Apartments offers one of Kalamazoo's most distinctive affordable living options -- a genuine downtown address, managed with care, with rent structured around your income.

Income-based senior apartments -- rent is 30% of your adjusted income, not a fixed market rate
Steps from the Kalamazoo Mall, restaurants, and transit -- Walk Score 88
3-minute walk to Bronson Methodist Hospital
Barrier-free units available in all unit types, subject to availability
100% smoke-free campus effective January 2027
Pet friendly with refundable deposit
Who Qualifies

Do I qualify?

1

First Priority

Adults 62 or older. No disability documentation required.

2

Second Priority

Adults 50-61 who are disabled. Medical verification required.

3

Third Priority

Adults 49 or younger who are disabled. Medical verification required.

4

Income Limit

Household income at or below 50% of area median income.

Rent is 30% of your adjusted monthly income. We cannot quote an exact amount until you complete the certification process.

Full Eligibility Details
The Process

How to get on our waitlist

01

Get the Application

Download below, pick up at our office, or call 269-388-3011 (TTY: 711).

02

Complete and Return It

Fill out all sections. Return with photo ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate.

03

Preliminary Screening

We review your application within 10 business days.

04

You're on the Waitlist

Your name is added by date and time received. We contact you annually to confirm continued interest.

The Neighborhood

Downtown at your doorstep

Walk Score 88. 3-minute walk to Bronson Methodist Hospital. Steps from the Kalamazoo Mall.

Kalamazoo Mall -- Retail and services steps away
Restaurants -- Dozens of dining options within walking distance
Metro Transit -- Bus access across Kalamazoo without a car
Bronson Methodist Hospital -- 3-minute walk - Regional Medical Center with pharmacy
Arts and Culture -- Theaters, galleries, and live performances nearby
Kalamazoo Public Library -- Main branch steps away -- books, programs, and community resources
Parks -- Bronson Park, a historic downtown green, steps from the front door
Services -- Integrated Services of Kalamazoo and Milestone Senior Services nearby

Ready to take the next step?

Download the application or call us today.