Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Traverse City Neighborhood of Traverse City, MI from $498 (13 Rentals)

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Building 800
Studio Apartments

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800 Cottageview DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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Tradewinds Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Terrace

851 Fitzhugh DrTraverse City, MI 49684
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The Tides
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tides

1510 Veterans 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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TC Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TC Lofts

340 E State StTraverse City, MI 49684

Downtown Traverse City, Traverse City, MI Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at Ruth Park priced from $498. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $694. Here are the most affordable Downtown Traverse City apartments for rent in Traverse City, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth Park2x12BR, 1BA$498
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR, 1BA$694
Annika Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,290
Lake Pointe VillageBirchwood I1BR, 1BA$1,325
Harbour Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath w/heat2BR, 1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Traverse City, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Traverse City area is the $1.88 price per square foot Evergreen Model at Lake Pointe Village in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $2,010. The second greatest value Downtown Traverse City apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Tides in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Traverse City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Pointe VillageEvergreen2BR, 2BA$1.88
The Tides2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.00
Harbour Ridge ApartmentsOne Bed Den w/Garage1BR, 1BA$1.64
Annika Place2 Bedroom 1 Bath C2BR, 1BA$1.91
Ruth Park2x12BR, 1BA$0.58
Parkview ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.95
West End LoftsA1 - Courtyard View1BR, 1BA$3.05
1 Bed 1 Bath in Downtown Traverse City1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Traverse City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Traverse City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Traverse City is Parkview Apartments which is listed at $694, while the average apartment in Downtown Traverse City costs $1,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Traverse City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Downtown Traverse City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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