What is the average apartment size in Battle Creek?

The average size for a Battle Creek, MI apartment is 854 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Battle Creek?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Battle Creek is $1,092 per month, a 1.41% increase from last year’s average of $1,077.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Battle Creek?

In Battle Creek, studios rent for $757 per month, one-bedroom units average $953 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,184 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,347 per month

What is the average apartment size in Battle Creek?

The typical apartment in Battle Creek offers about 854 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Battle Creek?

Studio apartments in Battle Creek average 375 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 684 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 968 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,189 sq. ft.

Battle Creek, MI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Battle Creek?

The typical rent budget in Battle Creek ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Battle Creek?

In Battle Creek, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Battle Creek is $1,092, a 1.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,077.

Studio Apartments at $757 offer the most budget-friendly option with 375 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 684 square feet for $953, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,184 offer 968 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,189 sq ft) for $1,347, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Battle Creek, MI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,092	854 sq. ft.
Studio	$757	375 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$953	684 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,184	968 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,347	1,189 sq. ft.

Battle Creek, MI rent trends

Rental prices in Battle Creek, MI have increased by 1.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,077 to $1,092.

What's the typical rent budget in Battle Creek, MI?

The largest share of rentals in Battle Creek, MI (50%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Battle Creek, MI?

7,406 or 35% of the households in Battle Creek, MI are renter-occupied while 13,827 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Battle Creek, MI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Battle Creek City	$1,092
Springfield	$1,020

Battle Creek | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Battle Creek City is 7% higher than in Springfield

$1,092

Battle Creek City rent is the same as Battle Creek average

Average Rent $1,092

$1,020

Springfield rent is 7% lower than Battle Creek average

Average Rent $1,020

How Battle Creek Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Battle Creek	$1,092
Detroit	$1,312
Grand Rapids	$1,591
Ann Arbor	$2,039
Lansing	$1,198
East Lansing	$1,706
Kalamazoo	$1,316
Southfield	$1,381
Farmington Hills	$1,495
Ypsilanti	$1,288
Westland	$1,162
Portage, MI	$1,301
Marshall, MI	$1,122
Springfield, MI	$1,020

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Battle Creek apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.