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Rental Market Trends in Battle Creek, MI

What is the average rent in Battle Creek, MI?

$1,020/month

Average Rent

691 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Battle Creek, MI is $1,020 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $794 per month for a studio, $1,020 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,307 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,459 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$794/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,307/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,459/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,445/month
591 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Battle Creek, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Battle Creek, MI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Battle Creek, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Battle Creek, MI?

Because the average rent in Battle Creek is $1,020, you’ll want to make about $3,400 per month or $40,800 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.

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Battle Creek, MI

354 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Battle Creek we think you'll love

Pine Knoll Apartments

Pine Knoll Apartments

115 Pine Knoll Dr,
Battle Creek, MI 49014

$1,076 - $1,841

1-2 Beds

The Grove

The Grove

10 Rambling Ln,
Battle Creek, MI 49015

$879 - $1,609

1-2 Beds

Battle Creek Tower Luxury Suites

Battle Creek Tower Luxury Suites

70 W Michigan Ave,
Battle Creek, MI 49017

$1,669 - $2,300

1-3 Beds

North Branch Apartments

North Branch Apartments

226 Taft Ct,
Battle Creek, MI 49014

$830 - $995

1-2 Beds

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United States Michigan Battle Creek Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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