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

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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686
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Boardman Lake
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Boardman Lake

2960 Feiger LnTraverse 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legends Morgan FarmsHarbor1BR,1BA$1,767
Chelsea Park WestBeech2BR,2BA$1,773
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Ridge45 ApartmentsSolstice South IV2BR,2BA$1.69
Chelsea Park WestBeech2BR,2BA$1.74
West End LoftsA5A1BR,1BA$2.42
Legends Morgan FarmsHarbor1BR,1BA$2.30
947 Woodmere Ave, Unit B947 Woodmere AveStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Traverse City, Traverse City, MI

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Among neighborhoods in Traverse City, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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