30896 Christopher Way
30896 Christopher Way,
Dowagiac, MI 49047
$1,450
5 Beds
Dowagiac
Dowagiac, MI
Area Guide
Classic Midwestern character defines this cozy community
Small Town
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Rural
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College
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Affordable
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Rail Service
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Amtrak
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Golf
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Occupying a secluded corner of southwestern Michigan, Dowagiac is a small city of around 6,000 people located roughly hallway between Kalamazoo and South Bend, IN. The campus of Southwestern Michigan College sits just southeast of the city limits, and the city serves as home to many of the students, faculty and staff members.
The charming Front Street business district is packed with cafes, specialty shops, pubs, and other small businesses occupying the colorful vintage storefronts. Amtrak service from Dowagiac connects the city to Chicago and Detroit, allowing you to easily visit two of the region’s most exciting cities without having to drive.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Dowagiac, MI is $453 for a studio, $657 for one bedroom, $787 for two bedrooms, and $889 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dowagiac has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$657/month
633 Sq Ft
Transportation
30
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
221 Students
Public
Grades K-5
236 Students
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
408 Students
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
532 Students
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Love Creek Nature Center
Airports
- South Bend International
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
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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 November 2025.