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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Battle Creek, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Battle Creek rent stands today
Battle Creek, MI rent rose 5.4% year over year to a current median of $1,001/month. The year-over-year price change is modest, with a small total rental inventory of 61 units available in the market.
Compared to national trends
Battle Creek is 48.5% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median. The city offers a small but accessible rental market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Battle Creek run around $900/month, 1-bedrooms at $868/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,339/month, and 4+ bedrooms at a median of $2,795/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom tiers in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Battle Creek
$1,001/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Battle Creek is $1,001 per month as of July 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $944 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Battle Creek
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Battle Creek rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Battle Creek, MI
Average rent prices in Battle Creek have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Battle Creek, MI
Rent prices in Battle Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Battle Creek is $950, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek run $860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,040.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 |  2% | 54% | |
1 bedroom | $867 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,339 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 7% | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Battle Creek, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $835 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
54%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$867
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,339
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Battle Creek, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Battle Creek, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Battle Creek, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Battle Creek and Augusta by all bedroom counts and property types.
Battle Creek
49%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Battle Creek, MI is 20% lower than the median rent in Augusta, MI.
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$1,420
7%Discover rentals in Battle Creek, MI
4d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
2d ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
6h ago
420 Arbor Pointe Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–3 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
12912 Silver Spring Ln #NA, Battle Creek, MI 49014
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #702, Battle Creek, MI 49015
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #407, Battle Creek, MI 49015
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #272, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,899
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
31m ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
4d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6h ago
420 Arbor Pointe Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–3 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,460
Apartment for rent
31m ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
6h ago
420 Arbor Pointe Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–3 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,460
Apartment for rent
22h ago
775 Wagner Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
226 Taft St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$985
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–3 beds
1 bath
$759–$1,229
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
2d ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
420 Arbor Pointe Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–3 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,460
Apartment for rent
16h ago
32 Territorial Rd E, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Battle Creek, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Battle Creek rental market.
How much is rent in Battle Creek?
The average rent in Battle Creek is $1,001 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Battle Creek?
Average rent prices in Battle Creek have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Battle Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Battle Creek is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $944 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Battle Creek?
To comfortably afford rent in Battle Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Battle Creek?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,040/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).