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Coldwater, MI Area Guide

A lakeside city on the Heritage Trail

Lakes Historic Shops Restaurants Family-Friendly Culture Outdoors

With nearby lakes, a historic and walkable downtown, and wooded neighborhoods, Coldwater is a terrific city located in south-central Michigan, roughly one hour southeast of Kalamazoo and an hour southwest of Lansing. The city features several large lakes on its west side, along with creeks and the Sauk River passing through Coldwater. Local landmarks include the Wing House Museum, a historical museum contained in a house built in 1875; the Tibbits Opera House, the second-oldest theater in Michigan dating to 1882; and the Little River Railroad, a steam locomotive from 1911.

Surrounded by parks and campgrounds, the lakes are ideal for boating and fishing. Fed by the Cold Water River, these lakes include Craig Lake, Morrison Lake, Randall Lake, North Lake, and South Lake. Coldwater's Rotary Park offers lake views, a fishing dock, and a picnic area. Coldwater Little League Park includes the Heritage Park Splash Pad, picnic pavilions, and a skateboard park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Coldwater, MI is $1,002 for a studio, $1,151 for one bedroom, $1,357 for two bedrooms, and $1,336 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coldwater has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,151/month
659 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Coldwater, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lakeland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Pansophia Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Larsen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Legg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Pansophia Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Waldron Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Coldwater High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Pansophia Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Waldron Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.