Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI from $600 (27 Rentals)

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685

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715 Fern St, Unit 7
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 5

715 Fern St, Unit 7

715 Fern StTraverse City, MI 49686
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Boardman Lake
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boardman Lake

2960 Feiger LnTraverse City, MI 49684
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East Bay Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Bay Flats

440 Munson AveTraverse City, MI 49686
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Tradewinds Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Terrace

851 Fitzhugh DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Garfield Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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Brookside Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

4155 Sprucewood DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Liv Arbors
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Arbors

2955 Leggett DrTraverse City, MI 49685
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King's Court
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

King's Court

1585 Ray BlvdTraverse City, MI 49686

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Manitou Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Woods

1021 Manitou DrTraverse City, MI 49686
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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 $796. Brookside Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,227. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Grand Traverse County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1BA$1,395
Harbour Ridge ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,478
Annika PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Townline FlatsTownline 1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,540
Eagle Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1,675
Chelsea Park WestArcadia Bay1BR,1BA$1,764
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grand Traverse County area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome Model at Bayview of Traverse City in the starting from $2,755. The second greatest value Grand Traverse County apartment is the Single Family Home Model at Woodbury Estates starting at $2,399 with a $1.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayview of Traverse City2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$2.27
Woodbury EstatesSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Village Glen ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.87
Eagle Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.94
Chelsea Park WestArcadia Bay1BR,1BA$2.36
Annika PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Traverse County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Traverse County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Grand Traverse County Apartment is $796 at Oak Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Grand Traverse County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Grand Traverse County is starting from $1,227 at Brookside Commons.

What is the most affordable Grand Traverse County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Grand Traverse County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Glen Apartments and starts from $1,701.

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