Cheap Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI from $473 (52 Rentals)

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$925 - $1,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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25 Convis St

Battle CreekMI49017

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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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Bailey Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Park

1417 Capital Ave NEBattle 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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Georgetown Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetown Estates

1975 Columbia Ave EBattle Creek, MI 49014
Corporate Housing
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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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Teal Run
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Teal Run

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

Westbrook Place

183 West StSpringfield, MI 49037
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128 S Clark St

AthensMI49011

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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 in the Battle Creek neighborhood priced from $678. Limewood Apartments in the Battle Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. 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
Limewood ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$780
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR, 1BA$830
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR, 1BA$915
Forest Hills Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$925
Tree Top Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$935
The GroveThe Birch2BR, 1BA$989
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR, 2BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Battle Creek area is the $0.81 price per square foot 292 Pine Ridge Rd Model at 292 Pine Ridge Rd, Unit 292 Pine Ridge Rd in the Battle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Battle Creek apartment is the Barberry Townhouses | Three Bed | One and a Hal... Model at Barberry Townhouses (EMK LLC) in the Battle Creek neighborhood starting at $1,250 with a $0.93 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.
292 Pine Ridge Rd, Unit 292 Pine Ridge Rd292 Pine Ridge Rd2BR, 1BA$0.81
Barberry Townhouses (EMK LLC)Barberry Townhouses | Three Bed | One and a Hal...3BR, 1.5BA$0.93
Wyndtree Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR, 1.5BA$1.15
Minges Creek Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.09
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR, 2BA$0.99
Lakeside ApartmentsB12BR, 1BA$1.13
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$0.84
518 Emmett St E, Unit 518518 Emmett St E1BR, 1BA$1.06
170 Lathrop Ave, Unit 170 1/2170 Lathrop Ave2BR, 1BA$1.11
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR, 1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Battle Creek Apartments

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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