
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI from $500 (11 Rentals)
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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 | $792 | $565 | $1,026 |
Bay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $865 | $660 | $1,240 |
Bay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $850 | $1,391 |
Bay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $1,050 | $1,250 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bay City, MI
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025Current 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 | $600 | $600 | 1 |
Uptown Bay City | $600 | $600 | 1 |
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 |
Lux off Washington | Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Huntington Place Apartments | Legacy - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay City, MI and Nearby
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay City area is the $1.21 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 55+ Country Meadows in the in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Bay City apartment is the 1 Bd Model at Pine Grove Apartments starting at $700 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Bay City neighborhood. 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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55+ Country Meadows | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Pine Grove Apartments | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Huntington Place Apartments | Heritage - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
714 Litchfield St, Unit Upper Unit | 714 Litchfield St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Bay Valley Harbor Apartments | Studio Bedsitter | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
704 N Grant St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
Lux off Washington | Furnished Luxury Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay City is at 704 N Grant St listed at $600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay City Apartment is $700 at Pine Grove Apartments.
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