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Traverse City, MI

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Craft beer and local eats await off Lake Michigan

Bayfront Airport Park-Like Restaurants Urban Suburban Breweries

Traverse City is a sprawling community on the Grand Traverse Bay off Lake Michigan. This scenic, waterfront city features expansive neighborhood parks like Clinch Park, East Bay Park, Wags West Dog Park, and the Traverse City Country Club. Downtown is lined with local restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues like the City Opera House. Enjoy local favorites in the city like North Peak Brewing Company and Bubba’s. Traverse City is home to the Cherry Capital Airport and sits nearby the Grand Traverse Mall, where you’ll find an array of department stores, restaurants, and retailers. Apartments for rent in Traverse City are fairly affordable. Residents enjoy the sunsets from the bay, the delicious local eats, and the close-knit community in Traverse City.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Traverse City, MI is $1,229 for a studio, $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,696 for two bedrooms, and $1,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Traverse City has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,401/month
746 Sq Ft
House
$2,459/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,667/month
1,027 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Tcaps Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

307 Students

9
out of 10

Central Grade School

Public

Grades PK-6

516 Students

7
out of 10

Willow Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

7
out of 10

Courtade Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

218 Students

6
out of 10

Westwoods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

368 Students

5
out of 10

Tcaps Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

307 Students

9
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,387 Students

8
out of 10

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,081 Students

7
out of 10

East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

786 Students

6
out of 10

Old Mission Peninsula School

Public

Grades K-12

152 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,509 Students

8
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,387 Students

8
out of 10

Traverse City High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

158 Students

2
out of 10

Old Mission Peninsula School

Public

Grades K-12

152 Students

Rating Unavailable

North Ednew Horizons

Public

Grades PK-12

77 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Traverse City State Park
  • Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
  • Commons Natural Area
  • Miller Creek Nature Reserve
  • Kids Creek Park

Airports

  • Cherry Capital

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