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314 E Pine St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Traverse City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Traverse City Studio Apartments | $1,287 | $1,234 | $1,340 |
Cheap Traverse City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $694 | $2,474 |
Cheap Traverse City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $818 | $3,302 |
Cheap Traverse City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,157 | $3,412 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI
Pricing Updated: 09/29/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Traverse City | $1,717 | $694 | 13 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkview Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Garfield Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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917 S Division St, Unit C | 917 S Division St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
Terrace Bluff Condominiums | 3 Bed 2 Bath Condo | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Ridge45 Apartments | Longitude South | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
Annika Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Ruth Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Legends Morgan Farms | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Pine Hills and Cedar Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Parkview Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Getting Around Traverse City, MI
Walk Score®
39 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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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