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Highlights

  • Modern design
  • Cozy living environment
  • Maintenance staff
  • Downtown spot

Location

872 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
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Management

KMG Prestige

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Leasing office

(231) 930-3781

Open 

Tuesday 7:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Bay Front Apartments stands out for its modern design, cozy living environment, maintenance staff, and downtown location. It also earns strong marks for value, location, and overall quality, while nearby parks, restaurants, public transit, walkability, and recycling or composting options add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
Bay Front Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1B1 bed1 bath629 sqft$1,051 /mo2 units availableOne Bedroom One Bath 40%

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Amenities for Bay Front Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedWater
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$619

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Building details

Property details

Year built2005
Units7
Lease terms12 months

About Bay Front Apartments

HomeApartments in Traverse City Bay Front Apartments

Located right downtown, the cottages are nestled in a spot that is perfect for viewing the bay. Enjoy all of the seasonal festivities from your porch or within short walking distance. Modern design helps create a cozy living environment. Appliances are included and our maintenance staff is quick, helful and efficient. We are ready to meet your nedds from your first visit all through the time that Bay Front is your home!


Year Built: 2005

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.5
/10
Excellent
Bay Front Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Bay Front Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Bay Front Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Bay Front Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bay Front Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Bay Front Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Bay Front Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Bay Front Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Bay Front Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 11 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 71 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bay Front Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.6 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2.2 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 2.6 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Traverse City

1-bedroom apartments at Bay Front Apartments cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Traverse City.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Traverse City
A table of studio rental data trends in Traverse City
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,109
January 2025$1,051
February 2025$1,082
March 2025$1,176
April 2025$1,082
May 2025$1,086
June 2025$1,075
July 2025$997
August 2025$1,051
September 2025$1,101
October 2025$1,402
November 2025$1,416
December 2025$1,408
January 2026$1,450
February 2026$1,191
March 2026$1,148
April 2026$1,148
May 2026$1,148
June 2026$1,148
July 2026$2,249
August 2026$2,218
September 2026$2,099
October 2026$2,099

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,040/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,040 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,051.
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Schools near Bay Front Apartments

Northwest Education Services - Bridgeway

301 s garfield ave

traverse city, MI, 49686

PK, K-12Public

North EdNew Horizons

933 rose st

traverse city, MI, 49686

PK, K-12Public

TCAPS Montessori School

1009 s oak st

traverse city, MI, 49684

PK, K-8Public
A-

North Ed Creekside School

1100 silver dr

traverse city, MI, 49684

K-12Public

Traverse City High School

3962 3 mile rd n

traverse city, MI, 49686

PK, 9-12Public
C+
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Getting around Traverse City near 872 E Front St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 872 E Front St, Traverse City

Groceries

3/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 20-to-30 minute walk.

Shopping

4/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

6/10
The closest café is within a 5-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

Nightlife

2/10
Few bars are within walking distance.

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