
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI from $400 (21 Rentals)
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Grand Traverse County, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grand Traverse County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Grand Traverse County Studio Apartments | $1,051 | $720 | $1,275 |
Grand Traverse County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $861 | $2,560 |
Grand Traverse County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,029 | $3,800 |
Grand Traverse County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $1,157 | $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 Studio unit found at The Flats at Carriage Commons priced from $1,083. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Flats at Carriage Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,083 |
Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,227 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Oak Shore Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Ruth Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grand Traverse County, MI
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grand Traverse County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Ruth Park in the in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Grand Traverse County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brookside Commons starting at $1,227 with a $1.20 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. |
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Ruth Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
West End Lofts | A1 Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Oak Shore Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
3050 J Maddy Pky, Unit #8 Whelock | 3050 J Maddy Pky | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grand Traverse County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grand Traverse County?
The cheapest apartment in Grand Traverse County is Oak Shore Commons which is listed at $1,649, while the average apartment in Grand Traverse County costs $2,232.
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 1 regular apartments in Grand Traverse County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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