Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Coldwater, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Coldwater

$972/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Coldwater is $972 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $928 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Coldwater

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Coldwater rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Coldwater, MI

Average rent prices in Coldwater have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% 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 Coldwater, MI

Rent prices in Coldwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Coldwater is $895, whereas a house costs $1,510. 1-bedroom apartments in Coldwater run $813 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$932

1%

18%

1 bedroom

$800

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$1,645

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$932

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Coldwater and Battle Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Coldwater

Median rent price$972
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,076
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Coldwater, MI is 10% lower than the median rent in Battle Creek, MI.

Discover rentals in Coldwater, MI

The Lofts at Milnes Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

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The Lofts at Milnes Plaza

20 N Hanchett St, Coldwater, MI 49036

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$813–$925

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.

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Tibbits Greene - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Tibbits Greene

124 Northshore Dr, Coldwater, MI 49036

1–2 beds

1 bath

$578–$972

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Frequently asked questions for Coldwater, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Coldwater rental market.

How much is rent in Coldwater?

The average rent in Coldwater is $972 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Coldwater?

Average rent prices in Coldwater have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Coldwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Coldwater is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $928 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Coldwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Coldwater, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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