
Cheap Homes for Rent in Traverse City, MI from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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107 Cass St, Unit Condo #3
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3837 Silver Lake Rd

65 Greer Dr
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Traverse City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Traverse City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Traverse City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,394 | $1,450 | $6,000 |
Traverse City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,722 | $1,775 | $4,000 |
Traverse City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,940 | $2,700 | $5,800 |
Traverse City 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Traverse City, MI
Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Traverse City | $2,225 | $861 | 16 |
Cheapest Available Traverse City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Traverse City, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Garfield Oaks in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $1,200. Chelsea Park West in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Traverse City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Garfield Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Chelsea Park West | Arcadia | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traverse City, MI
As of May 17, 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 Longitude South Model at Ridge45 Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $1.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES | Single Family Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Ridge45 Apartments | Longitude South | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Legends Morgan Farms | Northport | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Holiday Village Townhomes | 2 BED/1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
Chelsea Park West | Arcadia | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
West End Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Garfield Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
1428 Cass St, Unit B | 1428 Cass St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Traverse City
What type of rentals are currently available in Traverse City?
There are currently 92 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 $1,200 to $15,000.
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 $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,109.
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