
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI from $500 (9 Rentals)
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813 Sheridan Ave
Bay City, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bay City Studio Apartments | $791 | $565 | $1,018 |
Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $909 | $660 | $1,282 |
Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $700 | $1,406 |
Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $1,100 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bay City, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bay City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Bay City | $1,250 | $565 | 965 |
Cheapest Available Bay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bay City, MI is a Studio unit found at 704 N Grant St in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood priced from $600. Pine Grove Apartments in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bay City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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704 N Grant St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sheridan Arms Apartments in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 914 Cass Ave Model at 914 Cass Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sheridan Arms Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
914 Cass Ave, Unit 1 | 914 Cass Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
701 Litchfield St, Unit 1 | 701 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
100 S Farragut St, Unit 3 | 100 S Farragut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
506 E Midland St, Unit A-1 | 506 E Midland St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
4555 N Woodbridge Ave, Unit 4 | 4555 N Woodbridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Huntington Place Apartments | Legacy - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
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Getting Around Bay City, MI
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bay City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bay City is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bay City?
The cheapest apartment in Bay City is Pine Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Bay City costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bay City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 122 regular apartments in Bay City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bay City?
Cheap apartments in Bay City have an average cost of $377 which is $873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bay City.
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