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Highlights

  • Community room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness center
  • Air conditioning
  • Playground
  • Washer/dryer

Location

4155 Sprucewood Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685, USA
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Management

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.

Leasing office

(844) 284-9648 ext. 9337

Open 

8:30 am–4:30 pm ET

Property Overview

Brookside Commons scores well overall, with strong marks for price, location, amenities, and trustworthiness, making it a compelling option for renters. It also offers useful features like a fitness center, washer/dryer, air conditioning, a community room, dishwasher, and playground, plus plenty of photos and strong value for money.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Brookside Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brookside Commons has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

1 Bedroom A1 bed1 bath767 sqft$528–$1,155 /mo
1 Bedroom B1 bed1 bath783 sqft$955–$1,155 /mo
1 Bedroom C1 bed1 bath848 sqft$955–$1,064 /mo
2 Bedroom C2 bed1 bath1,096 sqft$583–$1,395 /mo
2 Bedroom A2 bed1 bath1,016 sqft$887–$1,395 /mo
2 Bedroom B2 bed1 bath1,019 sqft$887–$1,143 /mo
3 Bedroom A3 bed2 bath1,255 sqft$1,019 /mo
3 Bedroom B3 bed2 bath1,265 sqft$1,485 /mo1 unit available

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Property details

Year built2015
Units72
Lease terms12 months

About Brookside Commons

HomeApartments in Traverse City Brookside Commons

Welcome to Brookside Commons, a charming rental community nestled in the heart of Traverse City, MI. Offering a variety of floor plans, including one, two, and three-bedroom options, perfect for any lifestyle. Proud to be Enterprise Green Certified, ensuring a sustainable and energy-efficient living environment with in-unit amenities like air conditioning, a dishwasher, high-speed internet and a washer/dryer. Our community features extra storage, a community room, fitness center, playground, and a BBQ/picnic area. Located near Traverse City West High School and Traverse City West Middle School, and close to popular dining and entertainment spots such as Olive Garden, AMC Cherry Blossom 14, and Silver Lake Recreation Area, you'll find everything you need right at your doorstep. With nearby walking trails and parks, such as Twin Lakes Park and Kids Creek Park, outdoor adventures are just around the corner. Plus, there is nearby public transportation for added convenience. Contact our friendly on-site team today to learn more about making Brookside Commons your new home!


Year Built: 2015

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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Brookside Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brookside Commons has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Brookside Commons
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.
Brookside Commons 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, Brookside Commons 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·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brookside Commons is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While Brookside Commons does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Brookside Commons provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Brookside Commons compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.1 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 2.2 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 1.7 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Traverse City

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% lower than 1-bedrooms in Traverse City.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Brookside Commons to be 42% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Traverse City.

3-bedroom apartments at Brookside Commons cost about 37% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Traverse City.

Median rents as of Oct 24 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

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$38,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $955.
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Schools near Brookside Commons

North Ed Creekside School

1100 silver dr

traverse city, MI, 49684

K-12Public

TCAPS Montessori School

1009 s oak st

traverse city, MI, 49684

PK, K-8Public
A-

Long Lake Elementary School

7600 n long lake rd

traverse city, MI, 49685

PK, K-5Public
B

North EdNew Horizons

933 rose st

traverse city, MI, 49686

PK, K-12Public

Northwest Education Services - Bridgeway

301 s garfield ave

traverse city, MI, 49686

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Traverse City near 4155 Sprucewood Dr

Walking

3/10
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.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4155 Sprucewood Dr, Traverse City

Groceries

4/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within a short drive

Explore the area around 4155 Sprucewood Dr

Francisco's Market Deli
2749 Silver Lake Rd
Oleson's Foods Inc
3860 N Long Lake Rd
Oleson's Food Store-Traverse City
3850 N Long Lake Rd
Meijer
3955 N US Highway 31 S
Tom's Food Markets-14th Street
1201 S Division St

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