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The Flats at Carriage Commons
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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 | $1,561 | $1,083 | $3,000 |
Cheap Traverse City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $861 | $2,800 |
Cheap Traverse City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,120 | $4,900 |
Cheap Traverse City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,157 | $3,360 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI
Pricing Updated: 08/14/2025Current 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 | $3,500 | $1,150 | 11 |
Cheapest Available Traverse City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Traverse City, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Ruth Park in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $454. The Flats at Carriage Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,081. 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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Ruth Park | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $454 |
The Flats at Carriage Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,081 |
Garfield Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Annika Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,227 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI
As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Traverse City area is the $1.87 price per square foot Furnished Single Family Model at Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES in the starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Traverse City apartment is the 516 Washington St Model at 516 Washington St, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood. 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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Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES | Furnished Single Family | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
516 Washington St, Unit 2 | 516 Washington St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
Ruth Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
403 W Eleventh St, Unit B | 403 W Eleventh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Brookside Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
4434 Manhattan W, Unit C | 4434 Manhattan W | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Legends Morgan Farms | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Garfield Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
The Flats at Carriage Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Getting Around Traverse City, MI
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,081 at The Flats at Carriage Commons.
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 $454 at Ruth Park.
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