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Rental Market Trends in Traverse City, MI

What is the average rent in Traverse City, MI?

$1,536/month

Average Rent

680 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Traverse City, MI is $1,536 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Traverse City rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Traverse City, you can expect to pay about $1,458 per month for a studio, $1,536 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,861 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,186 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,458/month
393 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,536/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,861/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,186/month
1,230 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,240/month
795 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,574/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Traverse City, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $24 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Traverse City, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Traverse City, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
23% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Traverse City?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Traverse City is the most affordable neighborhood in Traverse City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Traverse City
$1,731/month
712 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Traverse City?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Traverse City is the most expensive neighborhood in Traverse City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Traverse City
$1,731/month
712 Sq Ft

Which Traverse City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Traverse City with the most apartments available is Downtown Traverse City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Traverse City
$1,731/month
712 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Traverse City, MI?

Because the average rent in Traverse City is $1,536, you’ll want to make about $5,120 per month or $61,440 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Traverse City, MI

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How does Traverse City, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Traverse City, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Downtown Traverse City

Traverse City, MI

Studio
$1,331/month
$1,331/month
One Bedroom
$1,677/month
$1,677/month
Two Bedroom
$2,301/month
$2,301/month
Three Bedroom
$1,452/month
$1,452/month
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Apartment communities in Traverse City we think you'll love

Eagle Ridge Apartment Homes

Eagle Ridge Apartment Homes

4760 Golden Eagle Cir,
Traverse City, MI 49685

$1,525 - $1,948

1-2 Beds

Chelsea Park West

Chelsea Park West

2054 Essex View Dr,
Traverse City, MI 49685

$1,682 - $2,074

1-2 Beds

Woodbury Estates

Woodbury Estates

3462 Tanager Dr,
Traverse City, MI 49685

$2,399 - $2,549

3 Beds

Studio's at The Vic

Studio's at The Vic

461 Munson Ave,
Traverse City, MI 49686

$1,199 - $1,600

Studio

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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