Cheap Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI from $694 (31 Rentals)

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property at 853 E Front St

$950 - $1,350

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Oct 27

853 E Front St

Traverse CityMI49686
property at 2276 S M-37

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685

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property at 4210 Mitchell Creek Dr

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 5

4210 Mitchell Creek Dr, Unit 6

4210 Mitchell Creek Dr
Traverse CityMI49686
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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686

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Ruth Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse 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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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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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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Traverse City, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Traverse City, MI area range in price from $818 to $3,348 with an overall median price of $1,565. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Traverse City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Traverse City$1,565$8187

Cheapest Available Traverse City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Traverse City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $463. Parkview Apartments in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Traverse City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annika Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$463
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$694
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$796
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$887
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1BA$1,395
Eagle Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,575
West End LoftsS2-RRStudio,1BA$1,596
1 Bed 1 Bath in Downtown Traverse City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Marengo TCMorello1BR,1BA$1,659
Edge 72Traveler1BR,1BA$1,687

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Traverse City area is the $1.64 price per square foot Dune Model at Liv East Bay in the starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Traverse City 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 Traverse City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liv East BayDune3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Woodbury EstatesSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
Townhouse LaneTownhouse Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Brookside Commons2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.37
449 Munson Pl, Unit Munson Place Apartments449 Munson Pl2BR,2BA$1.74
Annika Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1.91
Eagle Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Edge 72Traveler1BR,1BA$1.92
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Oak Terrace1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $463 at Annika Place.

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 $887 at Brookside Commons.

What is the most affordable Traverse City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Traverse City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbury Estates and starts from $2,399.

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