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

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2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685
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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse 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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Ruth Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686
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Garfield Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Oaks

3011 Garfield Rd NTraverse City, MI 49686
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Brookside Commons
2 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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at Carriage CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,083
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,600
Oak Shore Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,649
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
West End LoftsA1 Furnished1BR,1BA$3.68
Oak Shore Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
3050 J Maddy Pky, Unit #8 Whelock3050 J Maddy PkyStudio ,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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