Cheap Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI from $400 (10 Rentals)

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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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Traverse City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI

Pricing Updated: 09/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Traverse City, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Traverse City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Traverse City$1,717$69413

Cheapest Available Traverse City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Traverse City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkview Apartments in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $694. Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Traverse City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Garfield OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI

As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Traverse City area is the $1.62 price per square foot 917 S Division St Model at 917 S Division St, Unit C in the in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Traverse City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Condo Model at Terrace Bluff Condominiums starting at $2,400 with a $1.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Traverse City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
917 S Division St, Unit C917 S Division St3BR,1.5BA$1.62
Terrace Bluff Condominiums3 Bed 2 Bath Condo3BR,2BA$1.88
Ridge45 ApartmentsLongitude South2BR,2BA$1.72
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Legends Morgan FarmsHarbor1BR,1BA$1.96
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Traverse City Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Traverse City Apartment is $694 at Parkview Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Traverse City is starting from $818 at Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Traverse City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Traverse City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookside Commons and starts from $1,485.

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