Rent by ZIP · Grand Traverse County
Rent in Traverse City, MI 49685
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,600 (+7.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,448 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,250 | +5.6% | $1,188–1,452 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,320 | $1,250 | +5.6% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,658 ±$140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,490 | +7.4% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,623 ±$117 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,920 | +9.4% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,298 ±$141 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,150 | $1,970 | +9.1% | $1,935–2,365 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,436.
What renters pay in 49685
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49684 | Traverse City | $1,450 | $1,303 |
| 49686 | Traverse City | $1,430 | $1,227 |
| 49683 | Thompsonville | $1,230 | $747 |
| 49682 | Suttons Bay | $1,490 | $1,125 |
| 49688 | Tustin | $1,420 | $1,160 |
| 49689 | Wellston | $1,010 | $794 |
Fair Market Rents across Grand Traverse County, MI · All MI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.