Pine Knoll Apartments
115 Pine Knoll Dr,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
1-2 Beds | $1,145 - $1,849
Rental Market Trends in Battle Creek, MI
What is the average rent in Battle Creek, MI?
$1,012/month
Average Rent
696 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Battle Creek, MI is $1,012 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Battle Creek more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Battle Creek, you can expect to pay about $768 per month for a studio, $1,012 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,254 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,355 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Battle Creek, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $67 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Battle Creek, MI
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
12%
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38%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
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0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Battle Creek?
Based on current rent prices, Belmont Terrace, Glenmoor Village and The Arbors of Battle Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Battle Creek.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Battle Creek?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Battle Creek, Irving Park Historic District and The Arbors of Battle Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Battle Creek.
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Which Battle Creek neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Battle Creek with the most apartments available are Irving Park Historic District, Downtown Battle Creek and Glenmoor Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Battle Creek, MI?
Because the average rent in Battle Creek is $1,012, you’ll want to make about $3,373 per month or $40,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Battle Creek, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Battle Creek, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.