Cheap Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI from $400 (51 Rentals)

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property at 55 Poplar St

$750

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

55 Poplar St

Battle CreekMI49017

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property at 45 Leitch Dr

$885 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

45 Leitch Dr

Battle CreekMI49015

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Riverwalk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

595 WagnerBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Chateau Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Village

685 Michigan Ave EBattle Creek, MI 49014
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

880, 890-900 Parkview AveBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Emmri Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emmri Estates

22012 Capital Ave NEBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Bailey Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Park

1417 Capital Ave NEBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Victorian Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Gardens

1317 West Michigan Ave WBattle Creek, MI 49037
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Arbor Pointe Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Pointe Townhomes

420 Arbor Pointe DrBattle Creek, MI 49037
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115 West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

115 West Apartments

115 West StBattle Creek, MI 49037
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Teal Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Teal Run

5235 Horizon DrBattle Creek, MI 49015
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Westbrook Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Place

183 West StSpringfield, MI 49037
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Battle Creek, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Battle Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Battle Creek, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments priced from $678. Georgetown Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Battle Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$678
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$800
Brookside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$819
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR,1BA$855
Minges Creek Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$858
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR,1BA$895
Tree Top Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$935
Limewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Williamsburg Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Battle Creek area is the $0.93 price per square foot Barberry Townhomes - Three Bedroom Model at Barberry Townhouses (EMK LLC) in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Battle Creek apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Minges Creek Village starting at $858 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Battle Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Barberry Townhouses (EMK LLC)Barberry Townhomes - Three Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.93
Minges Creek Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.78
Forest Hills Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
106 Cherry St, Unit 106.5106 Cherry St2BR,1BA$0.87
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$0.99
The Landings at the Preserve ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$1.19
Williamsburg Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR,1BA$1.19
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Battle Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Battle Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Battle Creek is at Brookside Apartments listed at $821.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Battle Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Battle Creek Apartment is $678 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Battle Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Battle Creek is starting from $816 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Battle Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Battle Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $939.

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