Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Traverse City, MI

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Traverse City, MI is $1,798. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,798

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

72

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Traverse City, MI is $1,798. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
27%
46%
15%
10%
$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 6% 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 $1,650. 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 $2,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,462

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,745

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,260

19%

25%

4 bedroom

$3,145

4%

6%

Studio

$1,148

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,148

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,260

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,145

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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$1,798
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$886
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Traverse City, MI is 103% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, MI.

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Carson Square - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

12h 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

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Parkview Apartments

1223 E 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686

1–2 beds

1 bath

$694–$1,295

Apartment for rent

6760 US 31 North - Photo 1 of 1

20h 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

1d ago

8.3

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

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Bay Hill I

600 Bay Hill Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,023–$1,362

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Woodmere Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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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Bay Hill II - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Bay Hill II

600 Bay Hill Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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3839 Silver Lake Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Traverse City

3839 Silver Lake Rd

3839 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent