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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. Emmri Estates in the Battle Creek neighborhood 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
Emmri EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$816
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$825
Limewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Battle Creek area is the $0.93 price per square foot Three Bed | One and a Half Bath Model at Barberry Townhouses (EMK LLC) in the in the Battle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Battle Creek apartment is the 106 Cherry St Model at 106 Cherry St, Unit 106.5 starting at $900 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Battle Creek neighborhood. 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)Three Bed | One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.93
106 Cherry St, Unit 106.5106 Cherry St2BR,1BA$0.87
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$0.99
Spring Lake Townhome Apartments2bed / 2bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Minges Creek Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR,1BA$1.22
Forest Hills Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.26
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Battle Creek?

There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in Battle Creek, MI with pricing that ranges from $433 to $2,499. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Battle Creek ranging from $799 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Battle Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Battle Creek ranges from $799 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,320.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Battle Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Battle Creek range from $433 to $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,044.

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