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Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Battle Creek, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Battle Creek, MI rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, though rent softened 1.1% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Battle Creek sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan. The total rental inventory is small, with 58 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Battle Creek rent for $829/month, 1-bedrooms for $888/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,080/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Battle Creek rose 48.6% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase of 2.6%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Battle Creek
$1,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Battle Creek is $1,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Battle Creek
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $829 | 3% | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $888 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,079 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 52% |
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 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 18% | - | |
Houses | $1,375 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$888
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,079
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
52%
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
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
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
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Battle Creek, MI is 17% lower than the median rent in Augusta, MI.
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$1,505
2%Discover rentals in Battle Creek, MI
14h ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
20h ago
775 Wagner Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
907 Capital Ave Sw, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
4642 Capital Ave Sw #B, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #403, Battle Creek, MI 49015
3 beds
2 baths
$2,225
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #334, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #290, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
2d ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
1d ago
231 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$891–$945
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
14h ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2d ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
1d ago
120 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,035
Apartment for rent
1d ago
226 Taft St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
1–2 beds
1 bath
$830–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
521 Bedford Rd N #C19, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–3 beds
1 bath
$759–$1,229
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
1d ago
231 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
15h ago
420 Arbor Pointe Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–3 beds
1 bath
$916–$1,407
Apartment for rent
20h ago
775 Wagner Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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 $1,000 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Battle Creek?
Average rent prices in Battle Creek have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $950 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?
Battle Creek's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 38% of available inventory, making them relatively easy to find in the city's rental market.
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).