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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: 04/18/2025

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$2,160$86128

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 $405. Sugar Plum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Traverse City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$405
Sugar Plum Apartments1bdm1BR,1BA$1,200
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Traverse City area is the $1.88 price per square foot Terrace Estates Condos Model at Terrace Bluff Condominiums in the in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Traverse City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhome Model at Bayview of Traverse City starting at $2,556 with a $2.11 price per square foot . 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.
Terrace Bluff CondominiumsTerrace Estates Condos3BR,2BA$1.88
Bayview of Traverse City2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhome2BR,2BA$2.11
Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMESSingle Family Home3BR,2BA$1.98
Ridge45 ApartmentsSolstice South (Barrier Free)2BR,2BA$1.63
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Legends Morgan FarmsLeland1BR,1BA$2.04
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Edge 72Traveler1BR,1BA$1.87
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.47
Sugar Plum Apartments1bdm1BR,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Traverse City

What type of rentals are currently available in Traverse City?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI with pricing that ranges from $861 to $3,800. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Traverse City ranging from $1,200 to $5,800.

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 $1,200 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,276.

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