Rent in Battle Creek, MI
Across Battle Creek's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,082 a month, with figures from $1,021–$1,233. The highest typical rent is in 49016 ($1,233) and the lowest in 49015 ($1,021). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Calhoun County pay about 1.45% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $863 | $863 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $933 | $663–$1,032 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,082 | $1,021–$1,233 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,140 | $1,085–$1,469 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,653 | $1,363–$2,142 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Battle Creek ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Battle Creek, MI?
- About $1,082 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,021–$1,233. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Battle Creek, MI?
- About $933 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $663–$1,032. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Battle Creek, MI?
- About $1,140 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,085–$1,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Battle Creek, MI?
- About $863 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $863. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Battle Creek, MI?
- About $1,653 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,363–$2,142. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Battle Creek ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 49016 has the highest typical rent at $1,233 a month, and 49015 the lowest at $1,021.
- What is the property tax rate in Battle Creek, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Calhoun County pay a typical 1.45% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Battle Creek rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).