Battle Creek, MI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Battle Creek, MI MSA metro area. Population: 134,011.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$833/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$976/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,176/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
+0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,410/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,565/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $833 | +$56 (+7.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 | $976 | +$77 (+8.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,090 | $1,176 | +$86 (+7.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,313 | $1,410 | +$97 (+7.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,491 | $1,565 | +$74 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,040
$3,253/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,040
$3,920/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.