Rent to own Homes in Battle Creek, MI

Great education! With lots of great schools in the area and easy access to big city attractions, it's no wonder people love living in Battle Creek.

Battle Creek, MI is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $42,285 and a median rent of $770, the Battle Creek, MI rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Battle Creek, MI. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Battle Creek, MI rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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13258 6 1/2 MILE RD
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49014
6
3
3178 ft2
1950
76 BRADFORD ST
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49014
3
1
1072 ft2
1946
1537 MORSE RD
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49014
3
2
1928 ft2
1970
13946 S 42ND ST
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Single Family Home
Fulton, MI 49052
3
1
1454 ft2
Hot
1517 CLINTON AVE
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Edison
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
2
1
1100 ft2
1913
305 MILLER DR
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Single Family Home
Albion, MI 49224
3
1
864 ft2
1953
10 CHARLOTTE ST
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Northeast Battle Creek
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49017
2
2
1203 ft2
1926
69 N Cedar Avenue
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Urbandale
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
2
1
864 ft2
1953
611 SIMMONS AVE
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
3
1
960 ft2
1950
369 N 32nd Street
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Springfield
Single Family Home
Springfield, MI 49037
2
1
836 ft2
1927
161 Wilds Street
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North Central Battle Creek
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
3
2
1144 ft2
2004
1349 W Michigan Avenue
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Urbandale
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
2
1
815 ft2
1919
Hot
1 of 21 339 N RIDGEWAY DR
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Minges Brook Riverside
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49015
4
1
1508 ft2
1953
32 HICKORY LN
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Minges Brook Riverside
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49015
3
3
2050 ft2
1955
50 GARDENIA ST
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North Central Battle Creek
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
2
1
800 ft2
1950
27 GRAVES AVE
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North Central Battle Creek
Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49037
3
1
1150 ft2
1920
Hot
225 GLENDALE AVE
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49017
2
1
912 ft2
1952
6181 RED MAPLE RD
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49014
3
2
1793 ft2
2022
22565 CAPITAL AVE NE
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Single Family Home
Battle Creek, MI 49017
3
1
973 ft2
1939
7590 1/2 MILE RD
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Single Family Home
East Leroy, MI 49051
2
1
1844 ft2
1975
1 of 6 7135 Six Mile Rod
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
East Leroy (Batle Creek Area), MI 49051
4
5
4800 ft2
1981
13215 M-96
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Single Family Home
Augusta, MI 49012
2
1
1056 ft2
1945
9049 12 MILE RD
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Single Family Home
Ceresco, MI 49033
2
1
720 ft2
1950
5608 M-66
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Single Family Home
East Leroy, MI 49051
3
2
1144 ft2
1986
1 of 48 8081 TASKER RD
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Single Family Home
Bellevue, MI 49021
3
1
1536 ft2
1914
7592 E R Avenue
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Single Family Home
Scotts, MI 49088
3
1
1592 ft2
1952
10375 S NORRIS RD
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Single Family Home
Delton, MI 49046
3
2
1700 ft2
1900
2925 MAPLE AVE
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Comstock Northwest
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
3
2
2000 ft2
1952
Hot
403 REED ST
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Single Family Home
Nashville, MI 49073
3
1
1494 ft2
1900
705 FENIMORE AVE
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Eastwood
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
3
2
943 ft2
1920
1 of 28 72 SUNDAGO PARK ST
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Single Family Home
Hastings, MI 49058
2
1
816 ft2
1972
627 FAIRBANKS AVE
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
4
1
1700 ft2
1915
1323 POPLAR PL
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Edison
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
3
1
1266 ft2
1905
1210 LAKE ST
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Edison
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
4
2
1559 ft2
1940
320 ESPANOLA AVE
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Burke Acres
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
5
2
1921 ft2
1955
1015 HOTOP AVE
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
4
2
1364 ft2
1910
Hot
536 E BOND ST
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Single Family Home
Hastings, MI 49058
3
1
1308 ft2
1843
2070 Black Bear Drive
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Single Family Home
Portage, MI 49024
2
2
1188 ft2
2023
206 W VINE ST
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Vine
Townhouse/Condo
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
3
2
1412 ft2
1908
646 Heinemann Lane
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Single Family Home
Colon, MI 49040
2
1
500 ft2
1980
1228 W NORTH ST
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West Douglas
Single Family Home
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
3
1
1300 ft2
1890
6528 ELLE AVE
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Townhouse/Condo
Portage, MI 49024
3
3
1188 ft2
2021
1 of 16 11843 Sams Avenue
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Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Shelbyville, MI 49344
3
2
1140 ft2
2020
Hot
1 of 21 7210 BRIDLEWOOD CIR
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Single Family Home
Portage, MI 49024
3
3
1972 ft2
1989
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Buying a Home in Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek, MI is seeing rapid growth and Battle Creek, MI's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -58% below the 2024 national average. Battle Creek, MI is part of Calhoun county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Calhoun is 1.63% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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11 Reasons to Live in Battle Creek, MI

Awesome nightlife. Like to have fun after the sun goes down? Battle Creek, MI is the place to do it. Try drinking great local beers at Griffin Grill, or enjoy dancing at Partners Bar. It's a local favorite!

Arts and entertainment. Colleges tend to draw opportunities to explore art and entertainment venues. Museums, libraries, and local organizations are plentiful. If you love film, check out Carmike Lakeview Square Cinemas. If you're a lover of music, there's a great concert venue at Planet Rock.

Startup culture. While not as popular as New York or San Francisco, there is a vibrant startup culture in Battle Creek. Lots of highly educated people are eager to help build a company or launch a new product. Want to get great office supplies at your startup office? Zemlick Office Products or ReStore are great places in town to look.

Shopping venues. If you draw a three mile radius around Battle Creek, you'll find 35,000 downtown-based employees and lots of shopping venues. Love clothing shopping? Great places in town include Lakeview Square Mall and Shop Save N Earn.

425,000 people within 25 miles. Expanding that radius out to 25 miles will include 425,000 people with a significant combined purchasing power and a range of skills. This gives Battle Creek a vibrant economy. If you want to meet your neighbors, there are great community gathering spots at at the Battle Creek Family YMCA and the Y Tennis Center.

Great homes. There are a wide range of homes in Battle Creek to suit any budget. This includes rent to own houses and downtown apartments. If you want to rent your home, expect to pay about about $587 per month for a one bedroom. Look for homes near great parks; awesome options include houses near McCrae Park and Battle Creek Park.

Tourism. The 8th largest industry in Battle Creek is tourism. This makes up $203 million in annual spending. Want a great hotel to stay at? McCamley Plaza Hotel is a great one in town, as is Kimball Pines Motel. If you want to live at your own home and get to know your neighbors, you'll be in luck. There is an annual residential turnover of 12%.

Binder Park Zoo. People from all over Michigan come to Battle Creek just to visit the zoo. Some of the best attractions in that area include International Depot and Miller's Children's Zoo.

Location. Mid-way between Lansing and Grand Rapids, less than two hours outside Detroit, you'll find Battle Creek along Interstate 94. Want to find a home? Look hard, since the vacancy rate is about 13%. Want a home near water? Check out places near Strong Island or Sterling Island.

Big city amenities. Hop in your car in Battle Creek and you can be in Grand Rapids or Lansing in under an hour. Take a two hour drive and you're in Detroit. All the amenities these cities offer are available to residents of Battle Creek, without the hassle of congested roads. If you need to deck out your car, check out great auto shops like Columbia Auto and Tire or Henkel Chrysler Jeep Dodge. If you're looking to own, you'll be in good company, since 51% of people own their homes here.

FireKeepers Casino. Another big draw for Battle Creek is the FireKeepers Casino. It's an awesome place for fun. If you want more wholesome fun, check out Nottke's Cosmic Bowling.