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Hastings, MI Area Guide

Savor small-town character and big-city access in Barry County

Suburban Affordable Historic Peaceful Riverside Welcoming Close-Knit Quaint Charming Vibrant

Nestled alongside the Thornapple River, Hastings provides residents with a small-town atmosphere near larger cities like Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Lansing. Downtown Hastings is the vibrant heart of the city, touting rows of quaint shops, tasty eateries, cozy cafes, and specialty stores in historic brick buildings on tree-lined State Street and Jefferson Street.

Regular events such as the farmers market, Fridays at the Fountain Music Series, and the annual Jazz Festival brings the community together in Hastings. Numerous area parks, lakes, and the Thornapple River offer plenty of recreational opportunities to the Hastings community as well. The sprawling Yankee Springs Recreation Area is also just a short drive away from Hastings. Convenience to Route 43 makes getting around from Hastings simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hastings, MI is $1,164 for one bedroom, $1,577 for two bedrooms, and $1,767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hastings has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,164/month
716 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 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

Star Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Barry Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

Hastings Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Barry Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

Hastings High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Barry Isd Special Education

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary
  • Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

Airports

  • Gerald R Ford International
  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Top Apartments in Hastings

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.