Drakes Pond Apartments

555 S Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,220 - $1,730	1 - 3 Beds	1 - 3	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	780 - 1,300 sq. ft.
View Fees and Policies	1 - 3 Beds	1 - 3	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	780 - 1,300 sq. ft.

Rent Specials

Start your lease by August 11th to receive up to $100 off your monthly rent, plus $500 off your move-in costs. Offer is available on select homes. Other restrictions may apply.

Pricing and Floor Plans

Allen

$1,220 - $1,310

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 780 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 13

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

30-4458

$1,295

780 Sq. Ft.

8/13/25

01-4739

$1,220

780 Sq. Ft.

8/15/25

21-556

$1,295

780 Sq. Ft.

8/15/25

Crane

$1,510 - $1,550

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,125 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

21-560

$1,530

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

05-4632

$1,510

1,125 Sq. Ft.

8/15/25

12-433

$1,535

1,125 Sq. Ft.

8/15/25

Upper Crane

$1,520 - $1,730

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,125 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

12-463

$1,520

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

25-531

$1,620

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

24-563

$1,520

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

Browne I

$1,425 - $1,450

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 22

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

08-4522

$1,425

1,000 Sq. Ft.

8/22/25

03-4722

$1,450

1,000 Sq. Ft.

10/3/25

16-4557

$1,450

1,000 Sq. Ft.

10/3/25

Browne II

$1,425 - $1,445

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 1,020 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

20-4389

$1,445

1,020 Sq. Ft.

Now

29-4426

$1,425

1,020 Sq. Ft.

8/29/25

Drake II

$1,660

3 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,300 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 30

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

29-4410

$1,660

1,300 Sq. Ft.

8/30/25

21-538

$1,660

1,300 Sq. Ft.

9/5/25

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

12 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1987
497 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

Administrative Fee
$200
Application Fee
$50

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Property Highlights

2nd Floor Apartment Home
Maple Cabinets & Stainless Appliances
Car Wash Bay
Water View
BBQ/Picnic Area
Ceiling Fan
First Floor Apartment Home
Maple Shaker Style Cabinets, Stainless Appliances
Package Hub
Vaulted Ceilings
Washer/Dryer Available
Yoga Room
Central Air
Large Closets
Maple Cabinets, Stainless Appliances & Faux Wood P
Pet Friendly
Barrier Free Home
Beautiful Pond Views
Carports
Flex Rent Payment
Coffee Bar
Extra Storage
Online Resident Portal
3rd Floor Apartment Home
Faux Wood Plank Flooring
Indoor Pool and Spa
Patio/Balcony
Tanning

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Fireplace
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Intercom
Large Bedrooms
Microwave
Oven
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Window Coverings

Community Features

Business Center
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Fitness Center
Garages
Maintenance on site
Online Services
Planned Social Activities
Playground
Pond
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Recycling
Short Term Lease
Spa
Sundeck
Tanning Salon
Tennis Court
Volleyball Court
Walk-Up
Wi-Fi

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ^®

Car-Dependent44 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Somewhat Bikeable49 / 100

Soundscore ^™

Active80 / 100

Transit

Commuter Rail

Kalamazoo

8 min Drive

Airport

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

19 min Drive

Moving to Outer North Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, MI

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Drakes Pond Apartments proximity to Westmain Shopping Center, West Century Center, and Westwood Plaza. Westmain Shopping Center is 0.7 miles away, and West Century Center is within a 16 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Drakes Pond Apartments are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 4.1 miles, including Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

Airports

Living in Outer North Kalamazoo County provides easy access to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, located just 19 minutes from Drakes Pond Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Northglade Montessori School

Grades PK-5

Public

Kellogg Elementary School

Grades PK-2

Public

Linden Grove Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Portage Northern High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Kalamazoo Central High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Heritage Christian Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

Reformed Heritage Christian School

Grades PK-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Western Michigan University

Drive: 8 min (3.9 mi)

Kalamazoo Valley C.C., Arcadia

Drive: 8 min (4.2 mi)

Kalamazoo Valley C.C., Tex Twp

Drive: 14 min (6.2 mi)

About Drakes Pond Apartments

If you're looking for a truly unparalleled living experience that seamlessly blends convenient location with a vibrant urban lifestyle, you've found it at Drakes Pond Apartments. We offer a variety of spacious one, two, & three-bedroom apartments for... rent in Kalamazoo, MI. Each of our apartments comes equipped with a patio/balcony, large closets, and more! We strive to provide our residents with amenities that enhance comfort and convenience throughout their lives. Thoughtfully updated, loaded with exciting amenities, and located within miles of both Western Michigan University (WMU) and downtown Kalamazoo, Drakes Pond offers a whole new way to experience apartment living.

If you're looking for a truly unparalleled living experience that seamlessly blends convenient location with a vibrant urban lifestyle, you've found it at Drakes Pond Apartments. We offer a variety of spacious one, two, & three-bedroom apartments for rent in Kalamazoo, MI. Each of our apartments comes equipped with a patio/balcony, large closets, and more! We strive to provide our residents with amenities that enhance comfort and convenience throughout their lives. Thoughtfully updated, loaded with exciting amenities, and located within miles of both Western Michigan University (WMU) and downtown Kalamazoo, Drakes Pond offers a whole new way to experience apartment living.

Drakes Pond Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:

555 S Drake Rd,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Phone Number: (269) 443-1346

More Information:

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Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Drakes Pond Apartments

4.1

89 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

8/5/25

Everything all in one place

This place is awesome. Wife and I love it. Delann, Lori, and staff are very nice. Brand new carpet and thick walls. Not to mention they have amenities up the wazoo: indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, gym, spa, bbq grills, and food trucks onsite. This place isn't just an apartment complex. Its more like a community. Also, a plus is that its so close to campus near the Arboretum trail and Sprouts daycare is a short walk away. Ain't much not to love about this place.

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Hi there,
Wow—thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife are loving your home here. DelAnn, Lori, and the rest of the team will be so happy to hear your kind words! It’s great to know you're enjoying the... new updates, the peaceful atmosphere, and all the amenities (we agree—there are a lot!). We’re especially glad you feel that sense of community—that’s exactly what we strive for. Thanks again for sharing your experience. We’re lucky to have residents like you who help make this place feel like home!

7/3/25

Stay away

It is the worst place you can ever move in with your family. If you are 20, maybe it’s fine, if you value your quality life, look elsewhere where. Rude Customer Service, especially DelAnn, always with attitude and never helpful. Any question you have, she doesn’t know, or says she will do it and never does it. Nobody returns your emails or phone calls. Manager Courtney is always “out” and never returns any phone calls. If you have a leak, wait 3 weeks for someone to come in and look at it and... another 2 weeks to come and fix it. Parties at the pool at 2-3 am, screaming and drinking. Constant smoking cigarettes & weed and no one does anything about it, even when it’s against the lease. You can smell the cigarette smoke inside of your place and they won’t do anything about it. It’s the worst place. STAY AWAY. Apartments never cleaned prior moving in and Xfinity will take a month to set up the internet.

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Property Manager at Drakes Pond Apartments responded to this review

Hello,
Our team works hard to keep our community a harmonious place for everyone to enjoy and call home. Our residents are our top priority, and we strive to provide clear and effective communication to address any questions or issues that may arise.... As we don't know who you are, please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need clarification on any aspect of our community policies by reaching out to our dedicated office team. You may also reach out at residentservicesmi@monarchinvestment.com.
Thank you so much.

6/24/25

Move-In June 25

Lisa, our leasing agent is wonderful. Nice, courteous, responsive and does what she says. Wow. So, wonderful to be taken care of.

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Hi there!
Thank you so much for your kind words about Lisa! We’re thrilled to hear she’s made such a positive impression. Her dedication to being courteous, responsive, and reliable truly reflects the level of service we aim to provide. We’ll be sure... to share your feedback with her—it will absolutely make her day!

4/18/25

Wonderful home!

It's quiet and clean with great amenities and staff. Couldn't be happier here!

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Property Manager at Drakes Pond Apartments responded to this review

Hey there!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Drakes Pond Apartments and for a raving 5-stars! We greatly appreciate your feedback, as it will help us continue to exceed your expectations and those of others, as we have... much to offer those who live in our community. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is anything we can do to assist you, Our team is eager and ready to help. Thank you again for your valuable input.
Cheers!

3/27/25

Great start!

My partner and I recently relocated from Florida to Kalamazoo. Amidst the numerous stresses of moving, securing an apartment at Drake’s Pond was not one of them. DelAnn was incredibly helpful throughout the process, making everything incredibly smooth and effortless.

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Hey there!
Welcome to Drakes Pond Apartments. We are excited to have you as one of our newest residents here in our community! We are pleased to hear all that you already enjoy about living at Drakes Pond Apartments and DelAnn, and our team is... dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction. As you know, we are here for you every step of the way in our living experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out for anything you may need as you continue to settle in.
Welcome Home!