Traverse City, MI rental market

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Last updated October 15, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Traverse City, MI is $1,980.

Average rent

$1,980

Month-over-month change

-$20

Year-over-year change

-$15

Available rentals

169

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $498 to $8,958.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0002
$1,1004
$1,2009
$1,30011
$1,40011
$1,50020
$1,60019
$1,70015
$1,80014
$1,90023
$2,00017
$2,10010
$2,20010
$2,3008
$2,40014
$2,50010
$2,6005
$2,7007
$2,8005
$2,9004
$3,0006
$3,1002
$3,2006
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,6001
$3,7002
$3,8003
$3,9001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $16 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,800$1,875
Feb$1,740$1,900
Mar$1,822$1,975
Apr$2,100$1,895
May$2,115$2,250
Jun$2,150$2,300
Jul$2,300$2,250
Aug$2,400$2,200
Sep$2,300$2,000
Oct$2,099$2,000
Nov$2,000No data
Dec$1,885No data

Market temperature

The Traverse City, MI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Traverse City, MI is 1% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent in Traverse City, MI is $1,980.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Traverse City, MI is $1,396 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI is $1,600 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI is $1,900 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI is $2,411 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Traverse City, MI is $4,402 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Traverse City, MI?

Houses in Traverse City, MI rent between $498 - $8,958 with an average rent of $1,980.

8. How has the rent in Traverse City, MI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Traverse City, MI decreased by $16

9. How much has the rent in Traverse City, MI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Traverse City, MI decreased by $20

10. How many available rentals are there in Traverse City, MI?

There are currently 169 rentals available in Traverse City, MI.

11. How do rent prices in Traverse City, MI compare with the national average?

The average rent in Traverse City, MI is $1,980 — less than 1% lower the national average of $2,000.

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