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Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Battle Creek, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Battle Creek rent stands today
Battle Creek, MI rent rose 15.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year as the market climbs back close to its 2024 peak.
Compared to national trends
Battle Creek is 42.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 59 total rentals offering accessible options for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $814/month, 1-bedrooms for $857/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month in Battle Creek. Larger units reach $2,595/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad spectrum of bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 54% of total rentals and rent for $964/month on average, while houses rent higher at $1,425/month. This property-type split reveals cost differences for renters choosing between apartments and houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Battle Creek
$1,100/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Battle Creek is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $810 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Battle Creek
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 16% 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 $964, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,085.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $814 | No Change | 36% | |
1 bedroom | $857 | No Change |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 7% | 8% |
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 | $964 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $997 | 60% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,425 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$814
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$857
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
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
$964
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
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
42%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Battle Creek, MI is 12% higher than the median rent in Augusta, MI.
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Discover rentals in Battle Creek, MI
20h ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$731–$812
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$989
$899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
54 Springview Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49037
2–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
12912 Silver Spring Ln #NA, Battle Creek, MI 49014
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
185 Pheasantwood Trl, Battle Creek, MI 49017
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Battle Creek
275 St Marys Lake Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Battle Creek
113 Clubhouse Dr #NA, Battle Creek, MI 49015
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
20h ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$731–$812
Apartment for rent
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
20h ago
3h ago
100 Bedford Rd S, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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
20h ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1–2 beds
1 bath
$731–$812
Apartment for rent
1d ago
612 Garrison Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$935–$1,035
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1417 Capital Ave Ne, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1–3 beds
1 bath
$759–$1,339
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
2d ago
Verified
183 West St, Battle Creek, MI 49037
1 bed
1 bath
$731–$812
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Battle Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$914
$864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
32 Territorial Rd E, Battle Creek, MI 49015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$900
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 $1,100 per month as of August 29, 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 16% since last year.
How does Battle Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Battle Creek is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $810 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 $44,000/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).