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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Battle Creek, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Battle Creek rent stands today
Battle Creek, MI rent rose 7.6% year over year to a current median of $1,076/month. Renters are paying $41 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.4% month-over-month decline following the recent peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Battle Creek sits 43.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan with a total of 55 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Battle Creek rent for about $820/month, 1-bedrooms around $868/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,509/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range renters can expect across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Battle Creek climbed by 67.3% year over year, a notable increase compared to the overall market. This rise contrasts with declines in smaller bedroom segments, showing distinct trends within the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Battle Creek
$1,076/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Battle Creek is $1,076 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $824 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Battle Creek
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $994, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek run $867 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,083.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $820 | 5% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $867 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,509 | 3% | 19% |
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 | $994 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,197 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 7% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$820
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$867
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,509
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
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
$994
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
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
43%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Battle Creek, MI is 16% lower than the median rent in Augusta, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,285
28%$1,185
30%$995
4%$1,320
21%$1,105
37%$1,025
1%$925
7%$1,350
78%$1,250
39%$1,083
5%$1,025
$1,870
5%Discover rentals in Battle Creek, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
145 Illinois St #4, Battle Creek, MI 49014
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Price dropped $90Apartment for rent
3d ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
907 Capital Ave Sw, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
275 St Marys Lake Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017
4 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #702, Battle Creek, MI 49015
3 beds
2 baths
$2,290
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
100 Gethings Cir #352, Battle Creek, MI 49015
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 25
1d ago
73 Willow Creek Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$487–$1,170
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Bedford Rd S, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
1h ago
595 Wagner Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 22
1d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$487–$1,170
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Bedford Rd S, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 27
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 22
1d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$487–$731
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–3 beds
1 bath
$759–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
3d ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$950
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 $1,076 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Battle Creek?
Average rent prices in Battle Creek have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Battle Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Battle Creek is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $824 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 $43,000/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?
February offers the lowest rents in Battle Creek, with prices running about 12% lower than September, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).