
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI from $500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Grand Traverse County.


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Bay Hill I

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Boardman Lake

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Traverse County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $1,199 | $1,275 |
| Grand Traverse County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $694 | $2,560 |
| Grand Traverse County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $818 | $3,302 |
| Grand Traverse County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,154 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Grand Traverse County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Grand Traverse County, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Terrace priced from $500. Parkview Apartments in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Traverse County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Terrace | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Parkview Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Harbour Ridge Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Traverse County area is the $1.20 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Brookside Commons in the starting from $1,227. The second greatest value Grand Traverse County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Village Glen Apartments starting at $1,374 with a $1.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Grand Traverse County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Village Glen Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Annika Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 3311 Mahoney Dr, Unit 3313 | 3311 Mahoney Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Ruth Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Emerald Creek Apartments | The Harbor | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Parkview Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Oak Terrace | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Traverse County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Grand Traverse County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grand Traverse County is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Traverse County?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Traverse County is Oak Terrace which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Grand Traverse County costs $2,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grand Traverse County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Grand Traverse County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grand Traverse County?
Cheap apartments in Grand Traverse County have an average cost of $312 which is $2,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grand Traverse County.
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