Rent by ZIP · Calhoun County
Rent in Battle Creek, MI 49017
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $983 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $820 | +11% | $819–1,001 | $863 ±$194 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $950 | +5.3% | $900–1,100 | $836 ±$106 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,150 | +5.2% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,084 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,390 | +12.9% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,087 ±$231 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,550 | +17.4% | $1,638–2,002 | $2,025 ±$1,739 |
Small Area FMRs for the Battle Creek, MI MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Battle Creek, MI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,233.
What renters pay in 49017
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49015 | Battle Creek | $1,260 | $1,021 |
| 49014 | Battle Creek | $1,300 | $1,082 |
| 49013 | Bangor | $1,130 | $987 |
| 49021 | Bellevue | $1,360 | $928 |
| 49012 | Augusta | $1,210 | $1,019 |
| 49022 | Benton Harbor | $1,080 | $873 |
Fair Market Rents across Calhoun County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.