
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Traverse City Neighborhood of Traverse City, MI from $400 (5 Rentals)
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Downtown Traverse City, Traverse City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Traverse City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Traverse City Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $975 | $1,275 |
Downtown Traverse City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $861 | $2,560 |
Downtown Traverse City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $1,029 | $6,000 |
Downtown Traverse City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,157 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Traverse City Neighborhood of Traverse City, MI.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Traverse City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Traverse City area of Traverse City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Legends Morgan Farms priced from $1,767. Chelsea Park West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,773. Here are the most affordable Downtown Traverse City apartments for rent in Traverse City, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legends Morgan Farms | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,767 |
Chelsea Park West | Beech | 2BR,2BA | $1,773 |
Ruth Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Traverse City, MI
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Traverse City 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 Downtown Traverse City apartment is the Solstice South IV Model at Ridge45 Apartments starting at $1,865 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Traverse City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ruth Park | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Ridge45 Apartments | Solstice South IV | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Chelsea Park West | Beech | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
West End Lofts | A5A | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Legends Morgan Farms | Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
947 Woodmere Ave, Unit B | 947 Woodmere Ave | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Traverse City Neighborhood in Traverse City, MI
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Traverse City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Traverse City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Traverse City Apartment is $1,767 at Legends Morgan Farms.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Traverse City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Traverse City is starting from $1,773 at Chelsea Park West.
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