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2276 S M-37, Unit B

2276 S M-37
Traverse CityMI49685

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI

Pricing Updated: 08/01/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Traverse City$4,000$1,9509

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$454
The Flats at Carriage CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,081
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,227
Legends Morgan FarmsHarbor1BR,1BA$1,597
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Traverse City area is the $1.98 price per square foot Single Family Home Model at Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES in the starting from $2,399. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMESSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
516 Washington St, Unit 2516 Washington St2BR,1.5BA$2.08
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Legends Morgan FarmsHarbor1BR,1BA$2.08
Chelsea Park WestArcadia Bay1BR,1BA$2.22
West End LoftsA1 Furnished1BR,1BA$3.68
The Flats at Carriage CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Traverse City

What type of rentals are currently available in Traverse City?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI with pricing that ranges from $861 to $3,800. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Traverse City ranging from $900 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Traverse City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Traverse City ranges from $900 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,599.

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