The Grove
10 Rambling Ln,
Battle Creek, MI 49015
$879 - $1,499
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Battle Creek, MI
What is the average rent in Battle Creek, MI?
$1,009/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Battle Creek, MI is $1,009 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $795 per month for a studio, $1,009 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,295 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,437 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Battle Creek, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $13 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
3%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Battle Creek?
Based on current rent prices, The Arbors of Battle Creek and Glenmoor Village" 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, Glenmoor Village 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 The Arbors of 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 $1,009, you’ll want to make about $3,363 per month or $40,356 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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.