Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Traverse City, MI

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Traverse City, MI is $1,827. This is -4%, or $73, lower than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,827

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

73

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Traverse City, MI is $1,827. This is -4%, or $73, lower than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
23%
51%
17%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Traverse City, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Traverse City, MI have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Traverse City, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Traverse City, MI is $1,675. A 1-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI costs about $1,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,700. Houses for rent in Traverse City, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,095

5%

21%

Studio

$950

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Traverse City, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Traverse City, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Traverse City, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellaire, MI.

Traverse City

Median rent price$1,827
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Traverse City, MI is 2% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.

More data insights and reports

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Carson Square - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Carson Square

1793 Linden Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

1–2 beds

1 bath

$672–$1,223

Apartment for rent

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Parkview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Parkview Apartments

1223 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI 49686

1–2 beds

1 bath

$694–$1,295

Apartment for rent

6760 US 31 North - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

6760 US 31 North

404 Hughes Dr #a, Traverse City, MI 49696

3 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Chateau Heights - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Chateau Heights

1835 Apartment Dr, Traverse City, MI 49696

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Bay Hill I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

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Bay Hill I

600 Bay Hill Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$857–$1,572

Apartment for rent

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Woodmere Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

18m ago

7.7

Very good

Woodmere Ridge

927 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

1–3 beds

1 bath

$957–$1,484

Apartment for rent

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2285 E Carriage Hill Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Traverse City

2285 East Carriage Hill Drive - 3

2285 E Carriage Hill Dr #3, Traverse City, MI 49686

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available Mar 9

Bay Hill II - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Bay Hill II

600 Bay Hill Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,112–$1,835

Apartment for rent

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